Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders; 2025 Release Still Planned
Reports surfaced on January 11, 2025, indicating Amazon is canceling pre-orders for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Affected customers are receiving emails notifying them of the cancellation due to "lack of availability," with assurances of full refunds within one to two business days.
While disappointing for fans who pre-ordered since the game's initial 2017 announcement, the cancellation doesn't signal project abandonment. The game remains on track, but pre-orders are temporarily unavailable through Amazon.
A look back at the game's development reveals a complex history. Initially announced at E3 2017 without a named developer, development was later restarted under Retro Studios in 2019 due to the initial progress not meeting Nintendo's standards.
A full gameplay trailer showcased at a June 2024 Nintendo Direct confirmed the title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and revealed Sylux as the antagonist. A recent Nintendo news post (January 3, 2025) reiterated the 2025 release window, allaying concerns despite the Amazon pre-order issue.
The upcoming Switch 2 announcement adds another layer of intrigue, leaving the question of which console will launch the game unanswered for now. Stay tuned for further updates.
