Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could be the big highlight of the next Nintendo Direct, rumor says

The expectation for the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting higher, and new rumors indicate that the Nintendo Direct, scheduled for April 2, 2025, will bring a big surprise for Metroid franchise fans. According to information disclosed by Reece "Kiwi Talkz" Reilly, an insider with connections within Retro Studios, the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 will have a central role in the presentation.

According to Reilly, the reveal will be "breath-taking" and promises to impress fans. He stated he is 90% sure that the game will be shown at the event, but emphasized that Nintendo has the habit of making last-minute changes to its schedule.

Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2 and current Switch?
 

Another possibility raised by rumors is that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be a cross-gen release, coming to both the current Nintendo Switch and the future Switch 2. This strategy has been adopted by the company in the past, such as the release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which was made available for both the GameCube and the Wii.

If this information is confirmed, the new title of the Metroid Prime franchise could take advantage of the enhanced hardware of the Switch 2, offering more detailed graphics and superior performance, while still being accessible to the current console's installed base.

Nintendo Direct promises to reveal details of Switch 2
 

In addition to Metroid Prime 4, the April Nintendo Direct is expected to bring news about the Nintendo Switch 2, including possible information about release date, price, and initial game lineup. Among the expectations, there are speculations about the revelation of Mario Kart 9 and even remakes of the Pokémon franchise.

The hype for the event is so high that some fan groups are organizing special live streams, with big screens and reserved cinema rooms to follow Nintendo's announcements first-hand.

As the Direct date approaches, curiosity only grows. It remains to be seen whether Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will really be one of Big N's major assets for the new generation or if the company still has surprises in store for the future.