Recent rumors suggest that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be prominently featured in Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 Direct presentation, scheduled for April 2, 2025. Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly, known for his connections within Retro Studios, expressed high confidence about this, stating that the game’s unveiling will be a standout moment in the Direct.

In less than a month in the Switch 2 direct you'll see that Nintendo & Retro were keeping their cards close to their chest with Metroid Prime 4 for this exact moment. The true unveiling will blow everything else in the direct out of the water. pic.twitter.com/QuxP6i6dhA

— Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly (@kiwitalkz) March 14, 2025

This aligns with earlier reports indicating that Metroid Prime 4 is expected to be a cross-generational title, available on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2. Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will offer full backward compatibility with the existing Switch game library.

Given that Metroid Prime 4 has been in development since its 2017 announcement, with a significant reboot in 2019 under Retro Studios, fans are eager for more substantial updates. The upcoming Direct is anticipated to provide comprehensive insights into the game’s progress and its role in showcasing the capabilities of the Switch 2.