Metroid Prime 4, Announced Back in 2017, Has Pre-Orders Cancelled by Amazon

Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders – What Does This Mean for the 2025 Release?

Reports surfaced on January 11, 2025, across various online platforms, including Reddit and ResetEra, indicating that Amazon is canceling pre-orders for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Affected customers are receiving emails from Amazon citing "lack of availability" as the reason for the cancellation. Amazon assures customers that pre-order refunds will be processed within one to two business days.

While disappointing for fans who pre-ordered since the game's initial announcement at E3 2017, the cancellation doesn't signal the game's demise. It simply means the title is temporarily unavailable for pre-order through Amazon. For further details on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, check out our dedicated article.

A Look Back at Metroid Prime 4's Development

The journey of Metroid Prime 4 has been a long one. Initially announced at E3 2017, the project initially excluded Retro Studios, the developer behind previous Metroid Prime installments. Nintendo remained silent on the development team for a period.

Two years later, in January 2019, Nintendo revealed a development restart under Retro Studios. A statement from Shinya Takahashi explained that the progress didn't meet the standards expected for a Metroid Prime sequel.

A full gameplay trailer debuted in June 2024 during a Nintendo Direct, finally confirming the game's title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and setting a 2025 release window. The trailer showcased the antagonist, Sylux, and his Space Pirates.

Nintendo reiterated the 2025 release date in an early January 2025 news post. Despite Amazon's pre-order cancellations, this statement suggests the game remains on track for release this year. The upcoming Switch 2 launch adds intrigue, leaving the platform for release still uncertain.