Samus Unveils Psychic Powers in Metroid Prime 4 on Planet Viewros

During today's Nintendo Switch Direct, we were treated to an exciting new look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, showcasing innovative psychic-infused gameplay and a striking red-and-purple suit for Samus.

The newly revealed footage highlights a range of psychic abilities that Samus will leverage to explore the game's environment upon its launch later this year. The gameplay has a distinctly BioShock-like feel, as Samus scans ancient stone figures and battles new adversaries on the mysterious planet Viewros. She harnesses purple energy, controlled with her free hand, to navigate this enigmatic jungle world where she finds herself unexpectedly transported. The planet, centered around a colossal tree, shows signs of long-standing intelligent life.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has experienced a tumultuous development journey, initially announced with just a title logo at E3 2017, followed by a period of silence, a change in developers, and finally, a reemergence last year with our first glimpse of gameplay. Today's Direct, focused solely on the current Nintendo Switch, leaves many wondering if Metroid Prime 4 will receive any enhancements for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, it is 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]here[ttpp].