Nintendo fans were treated to an exciting reveal during the latest Nintendo Direct, as a brand-new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was finally showcased. This latest look at Samus Aran's next adventure offers deeper insights into the narrative and setting, introducing intriguing new abilities that promise to shake up the series' established gameplay.
Welcome to Viewros
The trailer reveals that Samus's latest mission takes her to the lush jungle planet of Viewros. This environment is dense with towering trees, vine-covered ruins and strange alien fauna, suggesting a world teeming with hidden dangers and ancient secrets. The planet's expansive design appears to encourage exploration, with glimpses of large open areas and interconnected pathways. Environmental hazards such as toxic spores, unstable ground and aggressive wildlife were also briefly shown, hinting at the variety of obstacles Samus will face.
The planet's design also hints at opportunities for vertical traversal, with Samus scaling walls using her Spider Ball upgrade. It seems likely that players will need to adapt their strategies to navigate diverse terrains. These environmental details point to a world rich in exploration, a staple of the Metroid Prime series.
Psychic Abilities
Perhaps the most surprising reveal was Samus's new...
