Metroid Prime 4's Development
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond took eight years to develop, making it one of Nintendo's longest games in development.
Nintendo values patience and has proven it is not afraid to delay a game until it is ready.
Release and Delays
The game is finally scheduled to release for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4th.
The delays have tested the limits of Nintendo’s lengthy development times as well as fans’ patience over the eight years since the game was announced in 2017.
The wait has been long, but the game is finally scheduled to release.
Impact on Fans
For fans, this wait has been agonizing, with the remaster of Metroid Prime softening the blow.
A continuation of the story after Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has long been a dream.
Announcement and Development
Nintendo first unveiled Metroid Prime 4 at E3 in 2017.
Author's summary: Metroid Prime 4 took eight years to develop.