Samus Unveils Psychic Powers in Metroid Prime 4 on Viewros

During today's Nintendo Switch Direct, fans were treated to an exciting new glimpse of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, showcasing innovative psychic-infused gameplay and a striking new red-and-purple suit for our beloved protagonist, Samus Aran. The showcased footage highlighted a variety of psychic abilities that Samus will harness to explore the game's mysterious world when it launches later this year. This new gameplay bears a resemblance to the mechanics seen in BioShock, as Samus scans ancient stone figures and battles new adversaries on the enigmatic planet Viewros, utilizing purple energy controlled with her free hand.

Little is known about Viewros, the strange jungle planet where Samus finds herself unexpectedly transported. However, it's evident that intelligent life has long been centered around the colossal tree at its heart. Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the exact release date within the 2025 window, but the gameplay reveal did offer insights into how Samus's new abilities will function. These powers will enable her to manipulate mysterious mechanisms and guide energy shots through the planet's wildlife, adding depth to the exploration and combat.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has experienced a tumultuous development cycle, initially announced with just a title logo at E3 2017, followed by years of silence and a change in developers, before resurfacing last year with its first gameplay footage. Today's Direct, focused entirely on the current Nintendo Switch, leaves fans wondering if Metroid Prime 4 will receive any enhancements on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Fortunately, it has been confirmed that the game will be playable across both platforms.

For a comprehensive recap of all the announcements from today's Nintendo Switch Direct, you can find the details right here.