--- title: "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition-2/" description: "The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran must explore this mysterious planet to find a way home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond." author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2025-12-04 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition-2.md" --- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 Releases | NintendoReporters [![Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/metroid-prime-4-beyond-nintendo-switch-2-edition.jpeg)## [](#behold-the-planet-viewros)Behold, the planet Viewros… The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran must explore this mysterious planet to find a way home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. ### [](#aim-with-joy-con-2-mouse-controls)Aim with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls Play using mouse controls made possible by the Joy-Con 2 controllers or standard button controls. Move the Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse to aim and navigate with greater precision. Explore planet Viewros in greater detail with a higher resolution, faster framerate, and HDR support for more vivid colours. **Quality Mode** Docked: 4K 60 fps HDR Handheld/Tabletop: 1080p 60 fps HDR **Performance Mode** Docked: 1080p 120 fps HDR Handheld/Tabletop: 720p 120 fps HDR Go all-in on visual detail with Quality mode, or choose Performance mode to prioritise even smoother gameplay. You can choose either mode to suit your preference. ### Release info - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Release date 2025-12-31 00:00:00 Publisher Nintendo Developer Nintendo Demo available DLC available Max players 1 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, chinese, korean, spanish, dutch, english, french, german, italian Genres action, first_person_shooter #### Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Related content (28) 7 February 2026 [Metroid Prime 4: Beyond passes one million combined sales on Switch and Switch 2](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch-2/metroid-prime-4-beyond-passes-one-million-combined-sales-on-switch-and-switch-2/ "[Nieuws] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond passes one million combined sales on Switch and Switch 2") [ 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