Sources indicate that Metroid Prime 2 Remastered is currently in active development and may soon be available to play on the Nintendo Switch. The success of the remastered version of the original Metroid Prime demonstrated a significant level of interest in the franchise, making it highly plausible for Nintendo to capitalize on this opportunity.
In particular, Metroid Prime Remastered sold over one million copies between February and March of 2023, showcasing the immense enthusiasm from the community and highlighting the franchise's significance within Nintendo's current Switch game lineup. While the existence of the new title has not been officially confirmed, it seems logical to leverage previously established technology for remastering a sequel.
According to leaker Jeff Grubb, Metroid Prime 2 is set to be remastered and released in the near future. Grubb's sources indicate that the game will feature updated controls and high-definition visuals, though it may not receive the same level of polish as the remastered version of the first Prime. Additionally, Grubb mentioned that Nintendo has plans for the Legend of Zelda franchise in 2023, separate from Tears of the Kingdom.
Grubb has been consistently predicting the arrival of Metroid Prime 2 and 3 on the Switch, so his reaffirmation of these claims isn't surprising. However, the possibility that Nintendo may not invest the same level of attention in these titles as they did with the original remaster may disappoint fans who expect a high level of quality from the company. Nevertheless, the sequels are not as outdated as the original game, giving them an advantage in that regard.
Nintendo's management of Metroid Prime has been rather intriguing. It has been implied by certain sources that Metroid Prime Remastered was actually completed years ago, suggesting that the company did not feel an urgency to release the game in stores. Nevertheless, now that the series has been brought back into the spotlight, Nintendo might feel compelled to adhere to a timeline to release the remaining two Prime titles.
Considering that Metroid Prime 4 is still being developed, it would make logical sense for Nintendo to first reissue fully updated versions of the previous titles before introducing the new installment. Therefore, Grubb's assertions are not entirely implausible. However, it is prudent to remain somewhat skeptical until these claims are fully substantiated.
Metroid Prime 2 Remastered is rumored to be in development.