Metroid Prime 4, Announced Back in 2017, Has Pre-Orders Cancelled by Amazon

Amazon is canceling pre-orders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and contacting customers via email. This article explores the situation and its potential impact on the game's 2025 release.

Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders

Full Refunds for Reservation Charges

On January 11, 2025, numerous reports surfaced across online forums like Reddit and ResetEra, detailing Amazon's cancellation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond pre-orders. Screenshots shared online show Amazon citing "lack of availability" as the reason for cancellation, assuring customers that refunds would be processed within one to two business days.

While disappointing for some fans who pre-ordered since the game's 2017 announcement, the cancellation doesn't signify the game's 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

Initially announced at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4’s development initially excluded Retro Studios, the developer behind previous entries in the series. The initial developer remained undisclosed.

Two years later, in January 2019, Nintendo announced a development restart under Retro Studios. In a YouTube video, Shinya Takahashi explained that the progress at the time didn't meet their standards for a Metroid Prime sequel.

A full gameplay trailer finally debuted in June 2024 during a Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing the game's official title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and setting a 2025 release window. The trailer showcased the antagonist, Sylux, leading Space Pirates within an undisclosed facility.

Nintendo reaffirmed the 2025 release date in an early January 2025 news post. Despite Amazon's pre-order cancellations, this statement suggests the game remains on track for release this year. The upcoming Switch 2 launch adds another layer of intrigue, leaving the question of which console will host the game's release unanswered for now.