Grubb also says that Retro Studios will likely implement new features to the Prime remaster that will be incorporated into Metroid Prime 4 to get fans ready for the new installment. They still incorporate Metroid’s exploration and progression system - just from a different perspective. The Prime games play differently from the 2D entries since they’re first-person shooters. NintendoĪgain, this is unconfirmed, but Grubb speculates that the Prime remaster will be updated with dual analog controls, along with motion control support, gyro aiming, improved visuals, and performance. Metroid Prime 3 is supposedly being remastered for Switch, as well. Is there a Metroid Prime remaster trailer? If true, this means Nintendo will need to announce the game relatively soon to give it enough marketing time.

There isn’t an official release date for the Metroid Prime remaster, but according to Jeff Grubb, the game is due out in November 2022, “almost certainly to line up with the 20th anniversary” of the Prime series.

When is the Metroid Prime remaster release window? Here’s what we know about the supposed remaster.

It’s still not a guaranteed release, but given the recent report, it’s highly likely we’ll get to play Metroid Prime on Switch - possibly this year. There’s a lot to unpack with this new report, such as the game’s potential release window, features, and even Nintendo’s plans leading up to the launch of Metroid Prime 4. This has yet to be announced by Nintendo, but thanks to a recent report from GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb, it seems that Metroid Prime will finally be remastered for Nintendo Switch. For years, it’s been speculated that a Metroid Prime remaster was in the works.

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