Metroid Prime 4 se anunció tan pronto por la mala recepción de Federation Force y otros detalles de su desarrollo, según KiwiTalkz

It seems we have interesting statements about the franchise! You already know that Retro Studios, the developer that has been working on Metroid Prime 4 for a while, finally confirmed new details about the game a few months ago in the latest Nintendo Direct, after years of waiting. And now we bring you more news about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!

The highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

We already showed you a look at its boxart after the trailer released in the latest Direct. Now, after confirming it for the Nintendo Switch 2 with an enhanced edition, we have learned the reason for its early announcement, according to reports. The industry leaker Kiwitalkz has shared some development details regarding Metroid Prime 4:

• Reason for the original announcement:

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  • Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4 in response to the poor reception of Metroid Prime: Federation Force to show fans that they still take the franchise seriously.

  • The announcement was made when the game was still in an early stage of development.

• Original release plan:

• Connection with Donkey Kong Bananza:

  • It is believed that Donkey Kong Bananza may have changed its development schedule to cover the delay of Metroid Prime 4.

  • Metroid Prime 4 was initially scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of the year.

• Development problems:

  • The project faced a new obstacle, although not related to crises, layoffs, or poor management.

  • This has negatively affected the marketing planning.

• Contradictions in the message:

• Current status of the game:

  • Reiterates that the game is still not finished.

  • Compares the development of Metroid Prime 4 to the approach used by Rockstar for GTA VI, implying a prolonged and controlled process.

• Estimated release date:

After the first comparison, now we have these details. A while ago, we also shared its first screenshots as well as its first technical review and a new video showcasing its environments.

The previous information we learned about Prime 4: Beyond was a rumor about its technical specifications. We will continue to keep an eye on what happens with this final installment. Meanwhile, what do you think about it?

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