Samus Unveils Psychic Powers in Metroid Prime 4 on Planet 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 Samus Aran. The footage highlighted a range of psychic abilities that Samus will harness to navigate the game's world upon its release later this year. The gameplay has a distinct BioShock-like feel, with Samus scanning ancient stone figures and engaging new adversaries on the mysterious planet Viewros using controlled bursts of purple energy.

Little is known about Viewros, a lush jungle world where Samus finds herself unexpectedly transported. The planet centers around a colossal tree, which appears to have been a focal point for intelligent life for centuries. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the exact release date within the 2025 window, the Direct provided insights into how these new psychic powers will function. Players can look forward to using these abilities to manipulate mysterious mechanisms and guide energy shots through the planet's diverse wildlife.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has experienced a tumultuous development journey. Initially announced at E3 2017 with just a title logo, the project disappeared for years, underwent a developer change, and finally reemerged last year with gameplay footage. Today's Direct, focused solely on the current Nintendo Switch, leaves fans wondering if Metroid Prime 4 will receive any enhancements for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, it's confirmed that the game will be playable on both platforms.

For a comprehensive overview of all announcements from today's Nintendo Switch Direct, you can find more details [ttpp].