发布时间: 12/30/2025
Just like other legendary Nintendo franchises, the Metroid series boasts a detailed timeline tracking Samus Aran's epic space adventures from her early days right up to now. The upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond brings its own fresh twists, yet it slots perfectly into the Prime sub-series as the next thrilling chapter.
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Nintendo devs recently spilled the beans in a Famitsu interview, clarifying Metroid Prime 4 Beyond's spot in the overarching Metroid timeline. This hotly anticipated title for Switch and Switch 2 unfolds right after Super Metroid on SNES and before Metroid Fusion on Game Boy Advance. Fans have been dying for these details after such a long wait!
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond: Another Dimension Adventure
That said, Nintendo stressed again that Beyond happens in 'another dimension,' so no headaches over messing with the classic 2D Metroid storyline. Jump in blind if you're new—no prior lore needed to dive into Samus's latest bounty hunter escapades. It's been a whopping 18 years since Metroid: Federation Force bridged Prime 3 and this gem, building that insane hype.
Our Nintendo Life review of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond already hyped how beginners can totally vibe with it sans series history. We'll keep you posted if Nintendo, Retro Studios, or key figures drop more on its exact timeline fit in Samus Aran's universe. Get ready, hunters—this space odyssey sounds epic!