In the October 2025 issue of Nintendo Dream, an article about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was shared. A purported Portuguese translation was shared by Universo Nintendo soon afterward, which has since been retracted after inaccuracies were pointed out. This feature is a direct English translation of the article, intended to correct the record, with scans of the original article (courtesy of Weibo) present below.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Samus’ new powers aren’t just limited to her Psychic Abilities! Developed on the unknown planet Viewros, the vehicle Vi-O-La grants Samus unprecedented mobility.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
– Nintendo – December 4th – Physical and digital versions, both ¥8,980 (tax incl.)
– First Person Adventure – CERO 12 and above – Number of players: 1
– amiibo support
Nintendo Switch
[Nintendo Switch] Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
– Nintendo – December 4th – Physical and digital versions, both ¥7,980 (tax incl.)
– First Person Adventure – CERO 12 and above – Number of players: 1
– amiibo support * Upgrade Pass: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Vi-O-La, the bike that can blast across the planet
The perspective changes while riding Vi-O-La.
Upon her arrival on planet Viewros, Samus obtains a bike equipped with highly-advanced features named Vi-O-La. In addition to moving at high speed, it can perform a variety of actions while driving to fight enemies and smash through rocks scattered on the ground. Moreover, it seems possible to summon Vi-O-La at any time as long as you’re in an area where it can be used. Get ready to experience a brand new way to control Samus!
It seems you can even enter ruin-like buildings while on Vi-O-La.
Temporarily increase your speed with the Boost
Briefly increase your speed, and send enemies and rocks flying
Blow them away with the Power Slide
You can blow away enemies and obstacles by sliding Vi-O-La horizontally during a Boost
Target your enemies with the Projectiles
These tracking bullets can lock onto up to 5 enemies. After hitting their targets, they return to Vi-O-La like a boomerang
Summon it anytime in areas where it’s available
Once you dismount Vi-O-La, the game switches to Samus’ perspective, allowing you to continue your exploration
About Samus’ new powers, the Psychic Abilities
Samus obtains mysterious Psychic Abilities on Viewros. With these abilities, she can move objects from a distance, or control the trajectory of her beam.
Along with Vi-O-La, these abilities will help you explore Viewros
Samus’ shiny new red suit. She will likely obtain it on Viewros as well.
Jungle, desert, snowscape… The environments of planet Viewros
Planet Viewros is home to a diverse range of environments, from a jungle to a desert and a snow field. There are also many more places to explore, such as caves flowing with lava and ancient ruins.
A lush, verdant jungle
Giant trees tower over this area. There are also buildings that could be ruins of the ancient Lamorn race.
A snowscape where countless beasts roam
Herds of beasts can attack from anywhere!
A facility protected by mobile weapons
There is a facility where self-piloted weapons roam about. Could these be vestiges of an advanced civilization that once prospered on Viewros?
Foes stand in your way, but also allies?
Samus will face Space Pirates and various creatures. Sylux in particular is shaping up to be a major obstacle to her exploration. The Lamorn will entrust Samus with their “wish”, but what are their true intentions…?
Sylux
He seems to have teamed up with the Space Pirates. Are these Metroids following him, or…?
He holds a strong grudge against the Galactic Federation and Samus.
Aberax
It launches a variety of attacks. Make full use of double jumps and the morph ball to pull through
The shiny parts are his weak spots, but this formidable enemy will find clever ways to cover them
Lamorn
An alien race that once lived on Viewros. They developed Vi-O-La.
Who is this Sylux who hates Samus?
Sylux first appeared in Metroid Prime Hunters. Like Samus, he is a bounty hunter, but for reasons unknown he sees her as an enemy and is fixated on her. He is a person shrouded in mystery, and nothing is known about his true identity. Will his goals and true intentions be revealed in this game…?
He is an expert in espionage and tracking skills
3 types of amiibo have been announced!
2 types of Samus amiibo will be released prior to the game’s launch. Sylux is also planned to be released on the same day as the game. The prices will be at the retailer’s discretion.
Samus [Metroid Prime 4]
Samus striking a pose as she aims with her right arm. Releasing on November 6th
Samus & Vi-O-La [Metroid Prime 4]
A large figurine that also incorporates Vi-O-La. Releasing on November 6th
Sylux [Metroid Prime 4]
Sylux’s first amiibo. This one releases on December 4th
Translated by: Darts
