Is Amazon Really Canceling Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preorders or Is it a Scam?
The Long-Awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Everything We Know
A Journey of Unspoken Expectations
For Metroid fans, the wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long and arduous one. First announced in 2017, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Metroid Prime series has been on many gamers’ radars. But for those who preordered the game on Amazon, the wait has taken an unexpected turn. The e-commerce giant has reportedly canceled all preorders, leaving fans in a state of unease and confusion.
A Mistake or a Sign of Potential Delay?
While it’s unclear why Amazon has chosen to cancel preorders, many speculate that it may be a simple mistake rather than a sign of a potential delay or cancellation of the game itself. GameSpot has reached out to Nintendo for a statement on the matter, but no response has been forthcoming. One GameSpot staff member reported that their six-year-old preorder, which was discounted to $48, was also canceled.
A New Beginning for Metroid Prime 4
The journey of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been marked by twists and turns. Initially, the game was announced in 2017, but following the departure of the original development team, it was announced that work on the game would be restarted from scratch. This new beginning is being led by Retro Studios, the same studio responsible for the original Metroid Prime trilogy. In the intervening years, two other games have been released: Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime, both on the Nintendo Switch.
A glance into the Metroid Prime Universe
So, where does this leave Metroid fans? In 2019, Nintendo reaffirmed the game’s status, stating that it was still in development. The game is expected to be released in 2025, although no specific date has been announced. For those looking to catch up on the series, a good starting point is the Metroid Prime games, with a brief introduction to Samus’ adventures in the Super Smash Bros. series. With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to brush up on everything that’s happened in the series so far.
