Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders – What Does This Mean for the 2025 Release?
Reports surfaced online on January 11, 2025, indicating that Amazon is canceling pre-orders for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Affected customers are receiving emails explaining the cancellation, citing "lack of availability" as the reason. Amazon assures customers that pre-order reservation charges will be fully refunded within one to two business days.
This news has understandably disappointed some fans who pre-ordered the game, some dating back to its initial announcement at E3 2017. However, the cancellation doesn't signal game cancellation; it simply means the title is temporarily unavailable for pre-order through Amazon.
For more details on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, check out our dedicated article.
A Look Back at Metroid Prime 4's Development
Announced at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4 initially lacked a confirmed developer, separate from Retro Studios, the creators of previous Metroid Prime installments. In 2019, Nintendo revealed a development restart under Retro Studios, citing the initial progress as falling short of expectations.
A full gameplay trailer showcased at a Nintendo Direct in June 2024 finally revealed the game's official title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, along with its antagonist, Sylux, and a 2025 release window. Nintendo reiterated this release date in an early January 2025 news post.
While Amazon's pre-order cancellation may raise concerns, Nintendo's statement suggests the game remains on track for a 2025 launch. The platform remains uncertain, however, with the upcoming Switch 2 release potentially influencing the final decision.
