The next game would be released in 2016, titled Metroid Prime: Federation Force, before the franchise went back to its 2D Metroidvania roots with Metroid: Samus Returns in 2017 and Metroid Dread in 2021. The controversial installment, Metroid: Other M, was released in 2010 before the series underwent another hiatus. The game will feature updated controls compatible with the Switch's dual stick control but gives the player options for a more classic experience.Īfter the release of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, the series' output began to slow down. The digital version of the game will be available for the system today while a physical version will be released on February 22nd. This was finally confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct where it was revealed that the remaster was coming to the Nintendo Switch. RELATED: Ex Retro Studios Dev Speaks About Metroid Prime 4įor some time rumors of an impending Metroid Prime remaster have been floating around the internet. Originally it was speculated that Metroid Prime Trilogy would release on the Switch before the rumors and leaks pointed towards the company only remastering the first game. Nintendo would follow the game up with Metroid Prime 2: Echos and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption before a full trilogy edition was released on the Nintendo Wii. It was the first game in the franchise after an eight-year hiatus and was also the first to be a first-person shooter. At the time of its release, the game received near-universal critical praise and went on to sell over 2.2 million copies worldwide.

Metroid Prime was originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002 before being re-released on the Nintendo Wii.

The Metroid Prime Remastered announcement came after months of rumors and leaks reporting that a remaster was in the works. The announcement came during the most recent Nintendo Direct. Metroid Prime Remastered was officially unveiled for the Nintendo Switch and will be available for digital download today.

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