
This has allowed fans to notice Prime 4’s absence even more frequently, particularly when they’ve arguably been longer waiting for a true Prime sequel than a 2D Metroid game, as long as you count Samus Returns.ĭespite this, don’t take this time acknowledgement as an excuse to hampered Nintendo or its developers, games are difficult to make, and if Metroid Prime 4 takes another 1000 days to be shown off, so be it. Metroid Prime was gorgeous, fast-paced and beautifully optimised for console. The return of Samus Aran way back in 2002 was the stuff of legend. It’s not like Metroid fans haven’t been eating good at that time, though, since Metroid Dread released earlier this month and rekindled a lot of fans’ fascination for the series. 25 (UPI) -Nintendo announced on Friday they are delaying the release of anticipated sequel Metroid Prime 4 and are restarting development on the game.Shinya Takahashi, senior managing. CH: Nintendo may not be the first name on your lips when you think of classic shooters, but the Big N does happen to have a trio of terrific blasters under their belt from a bygone era: The Metroid Prime trilogy. It hadn’t even been shown off until now, but we’re still going to see it. We have no idea how long into development it takes since it’s not been shown off once since being restarted. Since its development restart, Nintendo hasn’t even mentioned Prime 4. It’s been a craze 1000 days, which is what we’re talking about. A brand new console generation has also commenced, and Nintendo has even upgraded the console for which Prime 4 was initially announced. Hell, even Bayonetta 3 was announced, disappeared, and then made a comeback in that time. Ultimate has completed all of its DLC, and Nintendo Directs have made a comeback. Since Metroid Prime 4 has restarted its operation, we’ve made announcements for a sequel to Breath of the Wild, Super Smash Bros. Wait no, not “all we’ve actually had”, literally all we’ve had. This is not the Nintendo Direct we were looking for. That means that it’s been 1593 days since Metroid Prime 4 was released and that’s just a logo. Nintendo has released a video announcing that development on Metroid Prime 4 is restarting with Retro Studios taking the helm.

It’s been even more since Metroid Prime 4 was announced in the first place, which took place two years earlier than the development restart announcement. In a video, senior managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi admitted that development of the game thus far.

Metroid prime 4 restart development update#
This is why Metroid Dread Studio MercurySteam was accusated of “Culture Of Punishment” by Former Devs Last week, Nintendo provided an unexpected update on the state of Metroid Prime 4. It’s been over 1000 days since we were told that it was restarting its development.įans of Metroid across social media reported that Octomarked 1000 days since Nintendo announced on Januthat the game will be restarting its development with Retro Studios more involved in the project.

When Metroid Prime 4 was released, you’re ready to turn quickly into dust.
