[Guide] Every NEW Metroid Game Available on Nintendo Switch 2

*Last Updated: April 3, 2025 | Guide first created.

With a brand-new console to fall in love with (Nintendo Switch 2), it’s only fitting to chronicle every NEW Metroid game and spin-off, and when we say NEW, we mean every brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, or Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game. Anything Nintendo Classics related (Nintendo Switch Online) will not be included in this guide.

Without further ado, let’s dive right in:

Every NEW Metroid Game Available on Nintendo Switch 2:

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (2025)

Developer: Retro Studios

Price: $69.99 | Upgrade Price: $9.99

Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter

File Size: NSW: 26.3 GB | NS2: 31.6 GB

Upgrade details:

Mouse control support
Enhanced visuals and frame rate
Quality mode/Performance mode

Nintendo Switch 2 features:

Aim with a Joy-Con™ 2 controller as a mouse
Experience enhanced resolution, framerate, and load times in the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the game

BOUNTY HUNTER:

Samus Aran: One of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger.

WORLD:

PLANET Viewros: An unknown planet. Samus suddenly finds herself transported to the greenery of an ancient jungle.

OBJECTIVE:

Explore the mysterious planet to find a way home: Scan stone statues and ruins for clues on how to move forward. Battle abhorrant alien creatures who inhabit the planet.

POWERS:

Psychic abilities: Mysterious powers that Samus acquires while exploring the planet. Wield them wisely to clear your path forward.

FRIEND OR FOE?:

Lamorn: An alien race that once existed on planet Viewros. They make a solemn request of Samus.

DEADLY SHARPSHOOTER:

Sylux: An enigmatic bounty hunter with a deep-seated grudge against the Galactic Federation—and Samus.

TRAVERSE:

Vi-O-La: A technologically advanced bike that Samus can ride. Use it to get around the environment or battle while out in the open.

Joy-Con 2 mouse controls: Play using mouse controls made possible by the Joy-Con™ 2 controllers or standard button controls. Move the right Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse to aim and navigate with greater precision.

Choose your display mode: Explore planet Viewros in greater detail with a higher resolution, faster framerate, and HDR support for more vivid colors.

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 prioritize even smoother gameplay. You can choose either mode to suit your preference.

4K, HDR, and 120 fps in TV mode require a compatible display.

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