Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — Should You Pre-order?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the long-awaited return of Samus Aran to the first-person Metroid formula, developed by Retro Studios. It's one of the most anticipated Switch releases of the generation.
What to expect at launch
- Standard edition — the full campaign, playable on any Switch model
- Pre-order window — the first reliable buying opportunity; stock can tighten at launch
- Physical vs digital — digital is instant and can't sell out; physical holds resale value
Should you pre-order or wait?
For a game this anticipated, pre-ordering locks in a copy and avoids launch-day stock issues. Discounts on Nintendo first-party games are rare at launch, so there's little financial downside to buying early if you know you want it. Wait only if you want reviews first.
Where to buy cheapest
Prices change frequently — always verify on the store before purchasing.