Overview

• Recent rumors indicate a possible 2D Metroid game could be in development for release in 2025.
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is also scheduled for 2025.
• The Metroid fan community remains skeptical about the tight release schedules for the series titles.

A recent rumor suggests a new 2D Metroid game might already be in development for a 2025 release. In recent years, Metroid fans have experienced a wave of exciting new projects, including the well-received Metroid Dread in 2021, and the recent release of Metroid Prime Remastered in 2023.

Looking ahead, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is planned to launch in 2025, although an exact release date hasn’t been announced. Some enthusiasts speculate that a new Metroid title could release as a launch title for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch this year. An insider source has hinted at Samus potentially embarking on another adventure before the year’s end.

Further, Nash Weedle, a Spanish gaming news leaker known for accurately predicting the release of Metroid Dread, recently indicated that a 2D Metroid game is in the works, potentially developed by MercurySteam, creators of Metroid Dread, and aimed for a 2025 release. Despite these rumors, fans are advised to approach them with a measure of skepticism until verifiable evidence emerges.

Summary

• A rumored 2D Metroid game may be on the way for 2025.
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is also slated for 2025.
• Fans are cautious about the proximity of release dates for Metroid titles.