Metroid Prime 4 Hype Soars with New Ad

A massive advertisement for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at London's Oxford Circus tube station falsely claims the game is currently available, leaving Nintendo fans baffled during their morning commutes.

Before you question your sanity – no, the city's current heatwave isn't distorting your perception. Multiple reliable sources have confirmed the ad's puzzling "out now" declaration.

Nintendo officially maintains only a vague 2025 release window for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Yet this prominent placement suggests Nintendo might be gearing up for an imminent release, despite contradicting public statements.

"Why does the MP4 Beyond Underground ad say 'out now'?" asked Reddit user orchestar. "Seriously wondering if they meant Switch 2 is launching? Though I'd absolutely love if the game dropped today!"

The gaming community speculates this could be an outdated advertisement – perhaps reflecting Nintendo's original June release plans before schedule changes. Alternatively, we might be seeing promotional materials that accidentally debuted months early.

Some hopeful fans interpret this as potential evidence of a surprise launch, though credible sources indicate Donkey Kong Bananza remains Nintendo's next major Switch 2 title.

IGN has reached out to Nintendo representatives for clarification.

The upcoming cross-platform release for both Switch and Switch 2 systems marks the culmination of Metroid Prime 4's tumultuous development journey.

Announced seven years ago in 2017, the sequel to Retro Studios' acclaimed trilogy underwent complete restructuring in 2019 after developer Bandai Namco failed to meet quality expectations. Following years of silence, Nintendo finally showcased the game properly during their June 2024 presentation.

The Switch 2 version promises enhanced features including 120fps performance and advanced Joy-Con functionality. Industry analysts predict potential launch between Donkey Kong Bananza's July debut and Pokémon Legends: Z-A's October release.