New icons to use for Metroid fans playing on the Switch 2! These are included with the system, and does not require Nintendo Switch Online. The icons are as follows:
The three icons from the original Switch system is also included. The Switch 2 will have 258 user icons at launch.
Source: Nintendo Today
Metroid: Zero Mission and Super Metroid made it in the SGDQ 2025 games list!
Zero Mission will be run in the 100% category, featuring both mikefood and monkeysmb as racers! Zero Mission is a great 100% run, having a variety of routes that are close speed-wise!
Super Metroid will also be run, and this time in the Low% Ice category! This tough category will have Eddie and Oatsngoats race to the finish with little to spare, and it will be a splendid showcase of skill!
A third Metroid game may make an appearance as a backup run, being Metroid Dread! The runner Hobbit will then perform an All Bosses run in the unrestricted category. The Dread community has been very eager to show this kind of category off, so if backup is needed, there will be nothing to worry about!
We wish all runners the best of luck! If you are in the mood for speedruns right now, feel free to check our written feature on amazing speedruns, with many runs being from GDQ!
Summer Games Done Quick 2025 is live between July 6th – 12th,
benefitting Doctors without Borders!
Source: Games Done Quick
Now that May 2025 is upon us, Shinesparkers has prepared a roundup of the Metroid news we had in April. See below:
April 1 – Nintendo Treehouse shows announced for this week
April 2 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will have a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
April 2 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to be shown during Nintendo Treehouse Live
April 3 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay shown off
April 3 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shown during Treehouse Live
April 3 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond transcript
April 7 – Retro Studios prototype Project Harmony has leaked
April 12 – The Community Speaks on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
April 22 – Nintendo shares updated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond plot summary
April 27 – Metroid Prime 4: Beyond U.S. site updated
Additionally, we shared a video on our YouTube channel about the hidden remix in Metroid Prime 4’s introduction cutscene. We published Episode 32 of the Shinesparkers Podcast with our reactions to the new footage, and our first Community Spotlight of the year, for Hoshizora Lone.
We have a lot more content planned throughout May and the rest of the year, and we will continue to share any Metroid news that comes up. See you next mission!
The U.S. Nintendo site for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has now been updated to be similar to its Japanese counterpart. Underneath the standard official trailer and screenshots is the game’s key art, and the option to play the Viewros theme in full. It features biographies and looping clips of Samus, Planet Viewros, her objective to explore Viewros and find a way home, her new Psychic Abilities, the Lamorn (described as “Friend or Foe?”) and Sylux. You can access it at the link below.
Source: Nintendo
Our first Community Spotlight of 2025 focuses on Hoshizora Lone, a talented illustrator whose art depicts Metroid characters in a lighthearted sense, a nice change from the usual grim approach. She enjoys depicting Metroid’s characters in normal, everyday situations, and often pairs Samus with fellow Bounty Hunter Gandrayda. We hope you’ll check out her amazing work!
The Nintendo of America store listing for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has updated its plot summary. If you’re trying to avoid spoilers, you may not want to keep reading.
For those who want to know:
Deadly sharpshooter Sylux has finally caught up with renowned bounty hunter Samus Aran! After an unexpected accident in the wake of their clash, Samus finds herself transported to Viewros—a mysterious planet once inhabited by an ancient race. Now she must explore this planet, all while battling the strange creatures that inhabit it, to find her way home.
Scan your surroundings for clues, make the most of your equipment and weapons, and use Samus’s newfound psychic abilities to manipulate her surroundings. Operate mechanisms in the environment, control your charge beam, and more—you’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive and escape Viewros!
The accident is likely Sylux shooting the mysterious artifact during his appearance at the beginning of the game, as seen in recent footage from the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience. Some have theorized that this was how Samus was transported to Viewros, and it looks like they were right!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is scheduled for release in 2025. As soon as we have any news, namely a release date, we will bring it to you straight away! Watch this space.
Source: Nintendo
After the Switch 2 Direct, when it was announced that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would receive a next generation version, we held a poll asking if our followers would get that or stick to the original Switch. On Twitter, our readers overwhelmingly voted in favor of Switch 2 (74.7%), compared to 25.3% who wanted to play it on the first Switch. On YouTube, the same poll had a very similar result, 71% of respondents would get it on Switch 2, and 29% on Switch 1.
Many who replied to the poll said they would buy the game on Switch 1 and purchase the next gen upgrade, instead of buying a physical Switch 2 cartridge. A few even said they’d get both versions. A few of the comments indicated that they were choosing Switch 1 because the Switch 2’s price is cost prohibitive.
We also ran a poll asking if you’ll be using gyro or mouse controls with the game. These polls were much closer. On Twitter, 59.2% of followers said they would use gyro controls, compared to 40.8% who chose mouse controls. On YouTube, the result was 58%-42% in favor of gyro controls, which suggests most Metroid players are used to the Wii Remote-type controls from Metroid Prime Trilogy. Although these are the two control schemes Nintendo has promoted at in-person Switch 2 events and in online marketing, dual analog controls are still present in Prime 4 and a number of our readers said they would use those.
Others said they would wait and see until they had their hands on the game, then they could decide. All of these perspectives are fair, and the beauty of Prime 4 is that everyone will have their choice of how to play. In response to some who said they’d use the new GameCube controller to play Prime 4, I’m sorry to disappoint, that will only work with Nintendo Switch Online’s GameCube titles.
Next, we posed a question on Twitter and Bluesky in response to concerns that Nintendo hasn’t begun marketing Metroid Prime 4 aggressively enough despite the anticipation for it. We asked, if they held a dedicated Direct for Prime 4, what our followers would want to see in it. Unsurprisingly, many of you said you want the release date. Us too! Others said they hope for multiplayer content (which is unconfirmed as of yet), a deeper dive into the story, or an announcement of a Collector’s Edition. Some even said they don’t want to see any more, wanting to go into the experience spoiler-free. That’s fair! We’ve waited so long for this game that any massive spoiler would feel evil.
As we get closer to the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, more information will come, and we’ll be sure to bring it to you as soon as it does. Metroid Prime 4 is scheduled to come out in 2025 on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
Our first podcast episode of 2025 sees our team members discussing the second trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which aired during the Nintendo Direct of March 27, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, which aired earlier on the day of recording. They share their reactions to the trailer and their theories about what everything we saw means. Additionally, Amanda reads from the mailbag.
Podcast is hosted by Amanda, with team members Roy and Deadweight.
00:00 – Introductions
00:35 – Topic: Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Second Trailer and Switch 2 Direct
34:08 – Mailbag
42:49 – Bloopers
Multiple prototypes for Nintendo Switch games have leaked online, including a demo for a cancelled game in development at Retro Studios. The prototypes were found in a Nintendo Switch dev kit and also include debug builds of Splatoon 2 and Arms, an unreleased LEGO Civilization game, and a Ridge Racer prototype.
Project Harmony is apparently what Retro Studios was working on in the intervening years between Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. There have been rumors for years that Retro was developing a singing rhythm game or RPG, and this debug build, which is dated 2017, may have confirmed it. It was never officially announced.
It features a bubbly, red-haired female protagonist with a flower in her hair, who sings. The prototype features a playable test area and a bonus menu with concept art, dioramas, music, lore cinemas (presumably cutscenes) and the credits.
The protagonist uses a staff for a weapon and she can perform a ground slam, summon one of four magical creatures with varying abilities (one of which appears on the introduction screen), double jump and wall jump to climb platforms. The creatures include a winged sort of fish that she can mount and fly on, and a burly creature with moss on its back, which appears along with her on the title screen.
You can watch footage of the Harmony prototype here and here. It’s a real shame this was cancelled, it could have had much potential.
Source: Reddit
Update (April 8, 2025): Further footage of Project Harmony has been leaked onto Bluesky, in this thread. It shows some more polished combat, and a song that the protagonist sings with her animal friends.
We’ve transcribed all text that was present in gameplay footage shown today, either during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live showcase, or in footage provided by other outlets. This includes scan text, onscreen tutorials, and GF Trooper dialogue.
We can confirm that, at least for now, there is no dubbing for the Japanese version of the game. Famitsu’s clip reveals that the English voice acting is retained with Japanese subtitles.
The transcript is as follows:
It is Cosmic Year 20X9.
Determined to defeat Samus and the Galactic Federation, Sylux and his army of Space Pirates launched a series of attacks on Federation Research Facilities.
It is believed the Space Pirates are being controlled by Metroids that have the ability to fuse with other life-forms and control their minds.
Now, on Planet Tanamaar in the Desolan System, another Federation Research Facility is being attacked.
Galactic Federation HQ received their distress call and dispatched Samus, who was on a reconnaissance mission nearby…
Hold [ZL] to lock on to targets.
Press [A]/[ZR] to fire Power Beam.
Press [B]/[L] to jump.
Press [A]/[ZR] to shoot doors.
“Keep shooting.”
“It’s Samus. She’s punching through.”
“What are these Pirates looking for?”
“They came out of nowhere! How’d they get the drop on us?”
“This ain’t no usual invasion. They’re up to somethin’.”
“Samus, you saved us.”
“I can’t believe it. It’s Samus. It’s really her.”
V-2 Wall:
Improved model of the Galactic Federation tactical
barricade. Offers a 30% increase to durability over the
V-1 Wall due to its UHMM metals.
Galactic Federation Trooper:
Standard Galactic Federation military personnel.
Equipped with a powered armor suit and an NS-4664
assault rifle with grenade launcher.
Vehicle: SM.14GHV1
Seventh-generation Federation fighter. Satellite-linked
to track any targets in weapon range. Shot down by
Space Pirates.
Galactic Federation Trooper:
Powered armor sit has been penetrated in numerous
places. No life signs detected. [two troopers have this scan]
Vehicle: DR-T Tactical Truck
Armored all-terrain six-wheel vehicle. Used for
transporting assets such as mi[cut off]
“We’re holding our position, but the artifact is at risk. We need immediate-AAH!”
“Samus. You made it. Command needs you to secure a sensitive artifact. Uploading coordinates now. [she gets them] When you’re ready, scan the door and head through.”
AREA MAP acquired!
Map data has been acquired for this area. Press [-] to open the Map.
[Map Objective] Secure the Artifact.
Press X to switch to the Scan Visor.
Hold [ZL] to scan targets.
Scanning…
Scan complete.
Security ID registration complete.
Bounty Hunter: Samus Aran
Full access to Federation base facilities granted.
GF Trooper: “We’ll hold position here. Go get ‘em, Samus.”
Facility Confirmation Monitor:
Displays live camera and structural-sensor feeds from
around the facility.
Large Federation Container:
Larger size of the standard container. Usually used for
storing and transporting supplies. Frame is similar to
standard.
Galactic Federation Gate:
Composed of three shock-resistant, reinforced-alloy
panels and a central sensor. It will unlock if the sensor
detects beam exposure or an explosive shock.
“Cover me. Somebody cover me.”
“Guns up, eyes up, everybody up.”
“They’re coming through the roof.”
“This is what we trained for. Keep it together.”
“Get ‘em.”
“Watch ‘em.” [repeated twice]
“They’re on me.”
Alien Morphology: Space Pirate
Ruthless, brutal, and bellicose intergalactic marauder.
This is one example of the diverse alien life-forms that
make up the Space Pirates.
“We got ‘em. All clear.”
“My heart is beating so fast.”
“Alpha Squad, we have suppressed a scouting party. Multiple friendlies wounded. Over.”
“Roger that. Standing by for further instructions.”
Vehicle: Dive Spike
The cone-shaped chassis and thrusters enable direct
insertion into fortified positions, while landing impacts
are mitigated via energy conversion upon opening.
Air Defense Monitoring System Terminal:
Linked to a satellite above the facility that monitors
aerial threats. Collected data appears on the display.
Monitor has sustained critical damage and no longer
functions.
UTO Laboratory Confirmation Monitor:
Shows live camera and sensor feeds from several
tactically critical areas throughout the facility. Used for
assessing combat situations.
Central Command Subterminal:
Provides assistance to the main terminal, as well as
operational support for vehicles such as fighter craft
and Golem war mechs.
Press [Y] to enter Morph Ball mode.
Press [Y] to exit Morph Ball mode and
return to the Combat Visor.
[Outdoor room with massive mech]
“Samus, we need your help.”
“They’re dropping out the sky.”
“More of ‘em.”
Hold [A]/[ZR] to attract pickups.
“Did we get ‘em?” “Are we clear?”
“Stay sharp-there could be more on the way.”
“Keep an eye for dropships.”
“This is a nice place for an ambush. We’re sitting ducks.”
“Hey, somebody get command on the horn. We need orders.”
While still in the air after jumping, press [B]/[L] again to perform a Space Jump.
[when speaking to Trooper in Courtyard] “This is my first time in combat. I wasn’t ready. I will be next time.”
“This is Charlie actual. Request immediate assistance. Incoming dropships on our position. Over.”
“We’ll keep our eyes on the sky. Good hunting, Samus.”
Galactic Federation Heavyweight-Class Golem:
MK-99 bipedal, manned war mech. Right-arm loadout
includes a charged particle cannon with a max output
equal to a frigate’s main battery.
Vehicle: 565-PH Hellfire
Light combat and transport fighters for deploying Dive
Spikes. Hull torn apart due t [cut off]
Alien Morphology: Space Pirate
Numerous injuries detected. The resulting internal
organ failure and biofluid hemorrhage has reduced
combat ability by 70%. Vitals severely deteriorated.
Note: the above scan has changed since the June 2024 trailer. It originally read as follows:
Alien Morphology: Space Pirate >>>
Subject is heavily injured with reduced combat ability.
Internal organ failure and biofluid hemorrhage
confirmed. Vital signs weak and deteriorating rapidly.
Duct cover grille cracked due to heavy impact. Any
further damage will destroy it.
“Ambush. They’re right on top of us.”
“Alpha Squad, heads up. Pirates are attempting breach on your position. I repeat, Pirates are gonna blow the door. Do you copy?”
Press [A]/[ZR] to place a Morph Ball Bomb.
“Gimme someone on that door. Take ‘em out, now.”
“We’re trying. Can’t get a shot.”
“They’re inside.”
“Get the artifact into the hangar. Now.”
“Providing cover. On the move.”
ENERGY TANK acquired!
Energy capacity increased by 100. [note: in the final game, this says Maximum energy capacity increased by 100.]
“Go. Go.”
“Go.”
“It’s Samus.”
“Friendly, friendly-check your fire.”
“All clear.”
“This is the fallback point. We hold this line… ’cause there’s nowhere else to go.”
“Samus, Alpha Squad is expecting you in the hangar.”
“They’re moving the artifact to safety.”
“All clear?”
“What do we do now? What’s our orders?”
“Yes, Sergeant.”
Universal Object Analyzer:
Identifies and classifies unknown materials. Uses both
radiation measurement and microfocus x-ray scans.
Hologram of the Desolan System.
Artifact-detection location marked.
FORCE 29-18 Cooling Device Terminal:
Regulates the cooling systems of the FORCE 29-18
quantum computer.
FORCE 29-18 Terminal:
Operates the FORCE 29-18 quantum computer.
Confirms and manages its state.
Gate destroyed by breach charge, causing debris to
block the entrance. Clearing the debris is impossible
due to the fire.
“Right through these doors. They need your help.”
Galactic Federation Trooper:
Standard Galactic Federation military personnel.
Equipped with a powered armor suit and RT-6336
submachine gun.
Federation Lock-On Gate:
Use the Lock-On ability on the central sensor to reveal
four free-aim sensor targets. Shooting the free-aim
sensors will then unlock the gate.
Press [X] or [A]/[ZR] to return to the Combat Visor.
Aim using [vertical Joy-Con] or [horizontal Joy-Con]. Press [A]/[ZR] to fire your Arm Cannon.
Federation Lock-On Gate:
Lock on to the central no [cut off]
“Get that artifact on the bird, now!”
“Careful! I need to secure this thing.”
“We’re out of time. Let’s go!”
“Protect the artifa-“
“Get down!”
Double-press [B]/[L] while locking on and moving with [left stick left to right] to quickly dash.
Alien Morphology: Aberax
Large officer in the Space Pirate army. Metroid fusion
has resulted in a loss of free will and the formation of
beam-projection lenses on its chest.
Metabolic energy surges become uncontrollable when
all lenses have been destroyed. This causes recurring
energy releases directly from its core via the orifice in
its abdomen until the lenses regenerate.
Alien Artifact:
Discovered on Planet Tanamaar. Analysis has only
been able to conclude that it is some kind of device.
This text comes from the Overview Trailer:
O Lamorn, gaze upward and behold
the Sacred Tree, blessed by the Temple of Memory,
a shrine that preserves and protects
our memories and wisdom.
Device: Nova DNA Sequencer
Lamorn device for complex genetic sequencing. Used
to identify organisms and analyze genetic mutations.
Lamorn Processing Tank:
Prevents solidification and manages composition
of lava-extracted “Green Energy”. It is made of
tempered glass.
Galactic Federation distress
beacon detected.
“Well, if this is the only way off this rock… All right, I’m in.”
“What do you say? Teammates?”
“It appears you require assistance!”
“I had no interest in anyone but my family. Now, it’s a little different.”
“When we get home, I hope we can keep the band together!”
“I can’t wait to see my family. When I get back home, I’ll be taking a much needed leave.”
This text comes from IGN’s final preview footage:
MacKenzie: “Oh, wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. What a mess. You’re alone, on a planet, with no hope of survival. But, you’re also not sitting next to Phil anymore in that cubicle. So… Win? OK. [he sits up] What? What now? Samus? Samus Aran! Hey! Hey, Samus Aran! I’m stuck, help me out- Please get me down. Uh… I’ll… I’ll just stay right here. And try not to die.”
MacKenzie: “I think it’s working. Shoot some more!”
MacKenzie: [sounds heard] “OK, that did not sound friendly.” [creature appears] “OK! I got it, I got it!” [he drops his gun] “No, no, no, no, no, no, no!”
MacKenzie: “What are these things?!”
MacKenzie: “Wait, wait, don’t shoot me down yet. It’s not safe.” [if you shoot one of the vines during the battle]
MacKenzie: “Oh, great job! Now, help me down?”
MacKenzie: “Oh, oh… We’re… Oh, we’re good! OK! I’m… I’m coming down. Thank you, Samus. I’m specialist Myles MacKenzie, Engineer Level 4. I have something for you. Hold on, I gotta… manually override this thing. These X7s tend to stick a little. Come on!”
MacKenzie: “Boy, this is really jammed.”
MacKenzie: “Um, if you really want to shoot something, maybe try that piston?” [if you shoot at him instead]
MacKenzie: “Hang on-I got it.”
MacKenzie: “If I put my weight here, then it should…”
MacKenzie: “Ohh, I felt it move! Hang on.”
MacKenzie: “You know, shooting me isn’t going to get this open any faster.”
Malfunction in X7-S cargo-bay hatch. Arm extension
blocked by a bent piston rod. Removal of the rod is
required for it to open.
MacKenzie: [scream] “See. No biggie.” [when the piston is destroyed]
MacKenzie: “Missiles are effective against a creature with a hard shell, you know.”
MacKenzie: “Samus, there’s something interesting over there. Are you sure we don’t need to use that?” [he’s referring to a Save Station]
MacKenzie: “Is everything in this jungle tryin’ to kill us?!”
MacKenzie: “Wow, look up there. That is one massive tree. Must be thousands of years old.”
MacKenzie: “Can you read that? Does that say anything about this place? They really don’t want anyone in here. Must be a sacred space.” [referring to a lore stone]
MacKenzie: “Seriously. How’d you do that?”
MacKenzie: “That was a close one. I wasn’t sure we were gonna make it. Thank you, Samus. I can see the door, Samus! Let’s get out of here. Argh! Whooah! I’m good. I’m OK.”
MacKenzie: “I’ve never seen anything like this. It’s beautiful. [enemies arrive] Whoa! I’m just gonna stay out of your way. You let me know when it’s clear.”
MacKenzie: “Aw, look at ’em fly. Nice shot!”
MacKenzie: “Moving up.”
MacKenzie: “They’re coming over the side.”
MacKenzie: “Hey! Don’t leave me behind!” [if you move too far ahead]
MacKenzie: “Try your Missiles, Samus. You might be able to knock them right off the bridge.”
MacKenzie: “Whoa, you sent that one flying!”
MacKenzie: “I got one. Wait. I got one?”
MacKenzie: “There’s a strange smell around here. Is it sweet or stinky?”
MacKenzie: “This is the last stretch. I’m going for it. Cover me.”
MacKenzie: “I’m down. I need help. [reviving him] Am I gonna make it? [revived] ”
<<ALERT>> Mackenzie down! Press [X] to enter the Psychic Visor and hold [ZL] to heal.”
MacKenzie: “Argh! Whooah! I’m good. I’m OK.”
MacKenzie: “What is this place?”
MacKenzie: “I bet I could upgrade my suit to do Morph Ball… Wait, I’m not that flexible…”
Ancient Lamorn object with a plant motif. It has sockets
for two Motes.
MacKenzie: “I have no idea what we’re doing, but it feels like it’s working.”
MacKenzie: “Well I’ll be. It did work!” [solving a Psychic Mote puzzle]
MacKenzie: “You found something for your suit, didn’t you?” [after acquiring the Control Beam]
MacKenzie: “That door just opened all by itself!” [after using the Control Beam to open a door]
MacKenzie: “No way… A MK-99 mech? I’d recognize that frame anywhere! MK-99 mech, this is Samus Aran, bounty hunter. You know her. She’s… she’s famous. You look very familiar… BETSY?! What are you doing here? I worked on her back at base. I’ll take a few scans… Maybe we can come back here and get her.”
Galactic Federation Heavyweight-Class Golem:
A bipedal, manned MK-99 war mech, primarily piloted
by Federation androids. Several critical components
missing or damaged. Nonoperational.
MacKenzie: “Poor baby. She’s torn apart. If we could find the missing pieces… I bet we could get her up and running again. I poured my heart and soul into that mech… Poor Betsy…”
MacKenzie: “Look at this place.”
MacKenzie: “This planet’s tech is a marvel.”
MacKenzie: “Dynamic reconfiguration of a suit. Fascinating!”
MacKenzie: “How about we avoid any standing water. Those things seem pretty territorial.”
MacKenzie: “Booyah! Long-range comms are back online.”
MacKenzie: “Man, they did not design these for humans. Oh, whoa! You are sneaky quiet, you know that?”
MacKenzie: “Hey, I’m glad you’re back. That data you gave me earlier is really coming in handy. I’ve been able to translate the Lamorn language. This planet, Viewros, doesn’t appear on any of the known star charts. Might as well be a ghost. I tried sending out a distress signal, but there is no activity in this sector.”
MacKenzie: “Now that our comms are working, we should be able to share data. I can provide you with intel from here. What do you say? Teammates?” [Samus nods] “Excellent. Hey, stay safe out there, Samus. I’ll be here if you need me.”
Location of teleporter key confirmed.
Plant Morphology: Lysocask
The thin skin layer of this fruit contains a low-viscosity
and highly nutritious liquid. A strong impact will break
the skin and shatter the pungent contents.
Mollusk Morphology: Mireworm
Mollusk found in riffle habitats. Imitates plant life to lure
in and feed on small insects but retreats underground if
they sense danger nearby.
Fungi Morphology: Fiber Deformity
Small fungi variant that typically forms on the bark of a
tree. Possesses a bioluminescent glow due to an
internal oxygen reaction.
PSYCHIC GLOVE acquired!
Enables remote manipulation of Psychic Motes
and Psychic objects.
Switch to the Psychic Visor and hold [ZL] to
grasp a target. They can then be manipulated
with [R left and right] and [R up and down].
Open the menu with [-] and check the Inventory
for more information about this ability.
Viewros Amber:
Tree resin fossilized by chemical reaction. Though
roughly as firm as rock minerals, it can be destroyed
with explosive force.
MISSILE LAUNCHER acquired!
Missile-launch function has been restored.
Press [R] to launch an explosive Missile with
target-tracking capabilities.
Open the menu with [-] and check the Inventory
for more information.
MacKenzie: “Just a little token of my appreciation. If it’s OK with you, I’m gonna tag along. So, where to? It might be a good idea to check the map and get our bearings.”
MacKenzie: “Samus, please shoot that thing. It won’t stop moving.”
MacKenzie: “Maybe… try your new toy?” [referring to Missiles]
Psychic Sensor:
Receives Psychic Energy and conducts it into the
linked apparatus.
Psychic Box:
Opens when energy is received by its linked sensor.
Psychic Ener[cut off]
Charge beam with [A]/[ZR] and release to
shoot the Control Beam.
Use [Joy-Con 2 left and right]/[Joy-Con 2 up and down] to maneuver
the Control Beam shot.
MASTER TELEPORTER KEY acquired!
Myles MacKenzie
Myles MacKenzie is an engineer with the
Galactic Federation. His duties include the
maintenance and repair of several vehicle
types and programming software used for
weapons development. He is known to be
extremely talkative, even when alone.
Although his restless energy and curiosity
make him prone to danger, his excessive
caution is enough to keep him from harm. He
has a strong moral compass and work ethic,
making him a reliable problem solver no
matter the situation.
This text comes from Nintendo Life’s final preview footage:
Plant Morphology: Cone Berry
Male form of a plant that continuously emits pollen. The
pollen is uncommonly light, enabling it to float for long
durations with very little airflow.
Mechanoid: Scout Bot
Emits ultrasonic waves from overhead to detect and
map the positions of valuables in the area. An electric
shock will activate it.
Psychic Sensor:
A receiver and conductor for Psychic Energy. Linked to
the gate.
Mote Socket:
Receptacle that takes a Psychic “Mote”, a spherical
coalescence of Psychic Energy that acts as a key.
Aim at the Mote and hold [ZL] to grasp it.
Press [X] to switch to the Psychic Visor.
Aim at a Mote Socket and release [ZL] to throw a Mote into it.
Hold [A]/[ZR] to float a
Psychic Bomb in the air.
Press and hold [ZL] to grasp
the Psychic Bomb.
Aim with [R left and right]/[R up and down] and release [ZL] to throw
the Psychic Bomb.
SAVE MISSION PROGRESS?
< SAVING PROGRESS… >
Progress saved. Energy will
be fully replenished.
MacKenzie: “Oh no. There’s too many of them. Keep them away from me!” [during the fight when you meet him]
Winged Morphology: Aurengh Crane
Large avian creature that primarily feeds on fruit.
Overdeveloped chest muscles allow it to fly for days
without rest.
MacKenzie: “Yeah, that’ll work. If I align these matrixes… OK, yeah…”
Sculpture of a prominent Lamorn priest. The inscription
reads, “Kauhvhanda.”
An Ancient Era altar with a plant motif. Designed
to unfold. Analysis implies there is a way to trigger
it to open.
Lamorn: “Chosen One… Welcome to our temple. This is… the “Temple of Memory.” From the beginning… Lamorn priests recorded our history in this Sacred Tree by offering prayers… Behold. Our legacy is preserved within. Born from this tree is the Memory Fruit. Legacy compiled within the tree will be inherited to the Memory Fruit. For the Memory Fruit to grow… you must seek the Green Energy Crystals… which have been scattered throughout the planet. Deposit Green Energy Crystals upon the Altar of Legacy. We place our faith in you, Chosen One. Please carry the Memory Fruit to a new world.”
This text comes from GameSpot’s preview footage:
Reptile Morphology: Glottagropper
Carnivorous reptiles that move using wings and
powerful legs. They burrow underground to wait for
prey, then emerge when they detect vibrations.
Psychic Platform:
Formed by compressing Psychic Energy. Standing on
them requires Psychic Boots.
Crustacean Morphology: Isopod
Glides atop a slick mucus, which they produce. Their
diet is primarily Glow Mold, causing their abdomen and
mucus to grow.
Galactic Federation Technician:
Individual who performs maintenance tasks on
electrical equipment. This also includes maintenance of
computer-equipped airframes.
Plant Morphology: Carvex
A giant carnivorous plant possessing consciousness,
intelligence, and considerable physical strength. It is
unable to communicate due to fusion with a Metroid.
Large Lamorn Psychic Lock:
Psychic-ability seal variant. Unlocked by placing
Psychic Energy “Mote” spheres into the receptacle.
Kyle Barr’s footage:
Plant Morphology: Rootspur
A mobile, tuberous root plant variant with autonomic
nervous system. They usually live in mud underwater
and will surface if a creature draws near.
If their territory is invaded, they will attack with their
vines until the intruder is defeated or driven away.
Despite its hard outer skin, even a single shot from
a high-powered weapon can defeat it.
Ancient Purification Site:
Holds spiritual significance to visiting Lamorn.
Structure collapsed due to an earthquake, blocking
water flow.
Float Morphology: Homing Spore
Sporangium of a Ghaspore. Floats in the air and senses
the heat of nearby organisms. If threatened, it will
extend thorns, approach, and then explode.
Alien Morphology: Jungle Griever
“Griever” variant of this area. It can leap to great
heights and climb trees quickly.
Artificial fusion of flora and fauna made using Lamorn
biotech. Extremely fast cellular metabolism allows full
regeneration even if reduced to pulp.
GameSpot’s footage:
Psychic Glove:
Works in combination with the Psychic Visor, enabling
telekinetic control over Psychic objects such as Motes.
Game Informer’s footage:
MacKenzie: “I want to poke around, but decoding the language will take weeks without a translation key. I’m just gonna push buttons and see what happens. [he does] See, the button-pushing strategy always pays off. But I do not know what to do next… So, Samus? Would you give it a try?” [she touches the screen] “Did I fix it?”
MacKenzie: “Wait, you can interface with their tech… which means you can understand it… which means you’ve received translation data, which opens up a world of possibilities. Once I get this working, we can use this tech to our advantage. I just need remote access to your logs.” [Samus gestures for him to hand her a data chip]
MacKenzie: “Oh, this data chip… you think it’ll work? [Samus uses it on her Arm Cannon and hands it back] Wow, that is fascinating! Thank you. We’ll put this… here. Let’s see… [typing] This should do the trick. [power restored to door]”
MacKenzie: Alright! Look at that. We’ve got power! Well… one door is still locked, and the other one is malfunctioning. Ey, but it’s progress! OK… All of this is gonna take a while to figure out, so, I’m gonna stay here, if you wanna scout ahead? It’s about to get real nerdy in here… [in gameplay] It’ll take me a while to decode all this.”
MacKenzie: [after Samus fixes the door] “That’s one way to fix it. Good luck out there, Samus.”
This bridge paves the way to the Temple of Memory.
Those Lamorn who follow the path will come to the
altar connecting the past and the present.
Psychic Shutter:
Moving the PK Stone lever using the Psychic Glove [cut off]
MacKenzie: “How do we open this? I don’t see a lock.”
Move object along path with [R left or right] or [R up or down]
while holding [ZL].
MacKenzie: “Wait, something’s happening!”
MacKenzie: “Wha… How’d you do that?”
Eurogamer’s footage:
Missile Expansion:
Increases maximum Missile capacity by 5.
Also restores 5 Missiles.
VGC’s footage:
Plant Morphology: Giant Spiral
Vegetation primarily found in trees and caves. Its
leaves extend in a spiral and display a response to
any impact stimulation.
CONTROL BEAM acquired!
Psychic Charge Beam shots launched while using
the Psychic Visor can now be controlled. Switch
to the Psychic Visor, press and hold [A] to charge,
then release to launch a maneuverable Control
Beam shot. Use [Joy-Con 2 left and right]/[Joy-Con 2 up and down] to steer.
Psychic Container:
Stores items prepared by the last Lamorn priests to be
given to the “Chosen One.” Opened using telekinesis.
Grasping the node [cut off]
SwitchUp’s footage:
Control system built by the Lamorn. Used in the
Machine Era. Currently inactive.
Skill Up’s footage:
[if you shoot MacKenzie]
MacKenzie: “Watch it.”
MacKenzie: “Come on.”
MacKenzie: “Stop that.”
MacKenzie: “Enough.”
MacKenzie: “Don’t.”
MacKenzie: “You’re not funny.”
MacKenzie: “Are you enjoying this?”
MacKenzie: “You’re hurting me.”
MacKenzie: “If you could stop, that’d be great.”
Lamorn Door:
Unlocks when its central sensor detects energy
exposure, an explosion, or a concussive blast. Once
unlocked, it will open when approached.
Lock Unit – Heat:
Lamorn-made locking system. The lock can be removed
only if exposed to extremely high temperatures. With
the lock removed, systems will operate normally.
Chosen One.
Take the holy power in your hand.
The path that you must walk lies beyond that door.
MacKenzie: “Be careful, Samus. You won’t have me there to watch your back.”
