Nintendo fans, the moment you’ve been waiting for might be closer than expected! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has received its official rating from South Korea’s GRAC (Game Rating and Administration Committee), strongly indicating an imminent release announcement.
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Rating Signals Release Window
The GRAC has historically served as an accurate predictor for Nintendo release dates. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach received its Korean rating on February 6, with the launch date revealed just one month later on March 9, leading to its June 26 release.
| Rating Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Rating Board | GRAC (South Korea) |
| Age Rating | 12 years and up |
| Content Warning | Mild violence (weapon-based combat) |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 |
Following this pattern, Metroid Prime 4’s launch date could be announced within weeks at upcoming gaming events like Nintendo Direct, Gamescom, or Tokyo Game Show, targeting a late 2025 or early 2026 release window.
Development Journey: From Troubled to Triumphant
The game’s path to completion has been notably turbulent. Originally announced for Nintendo Switch in June 2017 under Bandai Namco’s development, Nintendo rebooted the entire project and transferred it back to Retro Studios – the original Metroid Prime creators.
This rating contradicts recent rumors suggesting the game remained unfinished, as rating boards typically only evaluate completed products ready for distribution.
What to Expect: Planet Buros Awaits
The official description reveals Samus Aran’s adventure on planet Buros, following an unexpected situation after her encounter with Silux at a Galactic Federation research facility. Players can expect the signature first-person adventure gameplay with mild violence involving suit-mounted weapons against alien lifeforms.
Recent hands-on impressions from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event praised the technical improvements, highlighting 120fps gameplay and refined mouse controls that make this “the most playable, technically-sound version of Metroid Prime to date.”
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, ensuring maximum accessibility for Nintendo’s fanbase regardless of console generation.
The GRAC rating represents a crucial milestone in the game’s eight-year development journey, bringing closure to one of Nintendo’s most anticipated projects. For more Nintendo gaming news, visit TechnoSports.
FAQs
Will Metroid Prime 4: Beyond work on the original Nintendo Switch?
Yes, Nintendo confirmed the game will be compatible with both original Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
When could Nintendo officially announce the release date?
Based on GRAC’s historical patterns, expect an announcement within the next few weeks at major gaming events.
