Amazon is canceling pre-orders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and contacting customers via email. Read on to learn more about the game's future and the impact on its planned 2025 release.
Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders
Full Refunds Provided
On January 11, 2025, numerous reports surfaced across online forums like Reddit and ResetEra, detailing Amazon's cancellation of Metroid Prime 4 pre-orders. Screenshots shared online show Amazon citing "lack of availability" as the reason for cancellation, reassuring customers that pre-order fees will be refunded within one to two business days.
While disappointing for fans who pre-ordered since the game's 2017 announcement, the cancellation doesn't signal the game's demise. It simply means the title is temporarily unavailable for pre-order through Amazon. For further details on Metroid Prime 4, check out our dedicated article!
Metroid Prime 4's Development Journey
Initially announced at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4 initially lacked a named developer, deviating from the Retro Studios team behind previous entries. However, in 2019, Nintendo revealed a development restart under Retro Studios, citing that the initial progress "had not reached the standards we seek in a sequel to the Metroid Prime series."
A full gameplay trailer showcased at a June 2024 Nintendo Direct finally revealed Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, confirming a 2025 release window. The trailer also introduced Sylux, a notorious Space Pirate leader, as the game's antagonist.
Nintendo's January 3, 2025 news post reiterated the 2025 release window for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. While Amazon's cancellation might raise concerns, this statement suggests the game remains on track.
The upcoming Switch 2 announcement leaves open the question of whether the game will launch on the original Switch or its successor. Only time will tell.
