Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks set to rewrite the franchise's lore, and give Samus a new destiny

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks set to rewrite the franchise's lore, and give Samus a new destiny

We’d not know simply when in 2025 to anticipate the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond but, however a new trailer for the sport throughout immediately’s Nintendo Direct livestream provided a host of new info for the much-anticipated sequel nonetheless — together with new talents for protagonist Samus Aran.

The new sport will happen on a planet known as Viewros, the place Samus “finds a verdant jungle with a colossal tree at its heart,” in accordance to the trailer’s narration. “So as to survive and escape this planet that she was unexpectedly transported to, Samus should scan stone figures and different relics to carve a path ahead.” (That is accompanied by a shot of her actually capturing by way of a cave wall, so let’s simply say that “carve a path” is an imprecise artwork.)

Her mission might be sophisticated by “abhorrent creatures” ready to assault, however it’s not all dangerous information; she’ll acquire new psychic talents as a results of being on the planet, together with telekinesis that opens doorways and, apparently, enable for the participant to management the trajectory of pictures fired in battle. “However why have been these powers bestowed upon Samus… and what might be her destiny after being summoned to Viewros?” the narrator asks, earlier than a clip was revealed of a mysterious determine describing her as “Chosen One.” Is there extra to Samus than has ever been hinted earlier than? Effectively, the sport is known as ‘Beyond,’ in spite of everything…!

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stays undated, however the trailer throughout Nintendo Direct provided a ‘Coming 2025’ tag.