Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4 Pre-Orders

Amazon has canceled pre-orders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, notifying customers via email. This article explores the situation, the game's development history, and its potential 2025 release.

Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders

Full Refunds En Route

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 of a full refund within one to two business days.

While disappointing for fans who pre-ordered since the game's 2017 announcement, the cancellation doesn't signal the game's demise; it simply reflects the current unavailability of pre-orders through Amazon. For further 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 early development notably excluded Retro Studios, the developer behind previous entries. Nintendo initially remained silent on the development team.

Two years later, in January 2019, Nintendo revealed a restart of development under Retro Studios. Senior managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi explained that the progress at the time "had not reached the standards we seek in a sequel to the Metroid Prime series."

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

Nintendo reiterated the 2025 release window in a January 3, 2025 news post, reassuring fans despite Amazon's pre-order cancellations. The platform for release remains uncertain, with the upcoming Switch 2 announcement adding another layer of speculation.