Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders – What Does This Mean?
Reports surfaced on January 11, 2025, indicating Amazon is canceling pre-orders for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Affected customers are receiving emails explaining the cancellation due to "lack of availability." Amazon assures full refunds within 1-2 business days.
This news has understandably disappointed some fans who pre-ordered the game since its initial announcement at E3 2017. However, the cancellation doesn't signal the game's demise; it simply means pre-orders are temporarily unavailable through Amazon.
For more details on the game itself, check out our dedicated Metroid Prime 4 article.
A Look Back at Metroid Prime 4's Development
Initially announced at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4’s development journey has been anything but straightforward. The initial development team was later replaced by Retro Studios, and in 2019, Nintendo confirmed a development restart due to the project not meeting their quality standards.
A full gameplay trailer showcased at a Nintendo Direct in June 2024 finally revealed Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, including its antagonist, Sylux. The game's 2025 release window was reaffirmed by Nintendo on January 3, 2025.
While the Amazon pre-order cancellation might raise concerns, Nintendo's recent statement suggests the game remains on track for a 2025 release. The platform remains uncertain, with the impending release of the Switch 2 adding another layer of intrigue.
