Nintendo has dropped a new trailer for its much-anticipated shooter sequel, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, offering a better look at combat and platforming, alongside a cheeky nod to the iconic Akira slide.
The minute-long trailer, titled “Survive”, showcases the title’s various gameplay elements, with protagonist Samus Aran seen exploring a variety of alien landscapes from windy peaks, deserts and an icy facility amidst a snowstorm, alongside giving fans a more in-depth look at its core first-person shooting action and exploration, with scenes show her scanning enemies mid-battle, using a high-tech whip to yank open locks, and making platforms appear for traversal.
Additionally, the trailer also featured segments showing off segments that switch to the third-person perspective, including Samus using her iconic Morph Ball alternate form for both traversal and to avoid a boss enemy’s attacks, as well as vehicle sections with her Vi-o-la bike, even sneaking in a reference to the bike slide from the classic 1988 anime film Akira.
The game is also set to incorporate Nintendo’s Amiibo accessories, where physical collectibles can translate into unique in-game digital items, with the trailer ending off with a showcase of three Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Amiibos to coincide with the game’s release: Samus, Samus & Vi-o-la (releasing on 6 November 2025), and the game’s antagonist Sylux (4 December 2025). Details on the trio’s functionality within the game itself is set to be announced at a later date.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will Akira slide onto the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 December 2025.
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