Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders – What Does This Mean for the 2025 Release?
Reports surfaced on January 11, 2025, across various online platforms, including Reddit and Resetera, indicating that Amazon is canceling pre-orders for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Affected customers are receiving emails from Amazon citing "lack of availability" as the reason for the cancellation. Amazon assures customers that pre-order refunds will be processed 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 the game's cancellation. Instead, it simply means the title is temporarily unavailable for pre-order through Amazon.
A Look Back at Metroid Prime 4's Development
The journey of Metroid Prime 4 has been a long one. Initially announced at E3 2017, the project experienced a significant setback. In 2019, Nintendo announced a development restart under Retro Studios after acknowledging that the initial progress didn't meet their standards.
A full gameplay trailer showcased at a Nintendo Direct in June 2024 confirmed the game's title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and revealed Sylux as the antagonist. The trailer also solidified a 2025 release window. Nintendo reiterated this release date in an early January 2025 news update.
The Future of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Despite Amazon's pre-order cancellations, Nintendo's recent statements maintain the 2025 release plan. The upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 adds another layer of intrigue, leaving the question of which console the game will ultimately launch on unanswered for now. Stay tuned for further updates.
