when was metroid prime 4 announced

Metroid Prime 4 was first announced by Nintendo during its E3 2017 presentation, on June 13, 2017.

Quick Scoop

• The initial reveal of Metroid Prime 4 happened at Nintendo’s E3 2017 Spotlight video, where only a logo was shown and no gameplay or subtitle were revealed.

• At that time, Nintendo confirmed the game was in development for Nintendo Switch, but did not provide a release window or developer details in the announcement video itself.

Later developments

• In January 2019, Nintendo announced that development was being restarted and handed fully to Retro Studios, the team behind the original Metroid Prime trilogy.

• A more substantial trailer and the subtitle “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” were later revealed in June 2024, giving fans the first proper look at gameplay after many years of silence.

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