With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releasing on December 4, 2025 and receiving three brand-new amiibo, Nintendo has finally taken the time to reveal the full functionality of amiibo when used in-game, and it’s time we get into it:
Complete Guide to the Full amiibo Functionality in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
Supported amiibo:
Supported amiibo with Special in-game functions:
- (NEW) Samus amiibo | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Collection
- (NEW) Samus & Vi-O-La amiibo | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Collection
- (NEW) Sylux amiibo | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Collection
Other supported amiibo with in-game functions:
- Every other Metroid-themed amiibo ever released.
amiibo Functionality:
- (NEW) Samus amiibo:
- Allows players to change the background music when riding Vi-O-La in Solvalei.
- Once per day, it allows players to activate a bonus Health Shield that blocks up to 99 damage.
- If the shield is already activated, Samus’ life is fully restored.
- (NEW) Samus & Vi-O-La amiibo:
- Allows players to change the colour of Vi-O-La.
- Allows players to see how much distance Vi-O-La has travelled.
- Once per day, it allows players to increase the rate at which Vi-O-La’s Boost Energy replenishes.
- (NEW) Sylux amiibo:
- Upon beating the game, this amiibo allows players to view the full versions of the cinematics that are shown in fragments throughout the game.
- For players who don’t have the amiibo, they will need to achieve a 100% Scan and Item Collection Rate during their playthrough to unlock this bonus.
- A random Sylux line can be heard every time this amiibo is activated.
- Upon beating the game, this amiibo allows players to view the full versions of the cinematics that are shown in fragments throughout the game.
- Every other Metroid-themed amiibo ever released:
- Game sounds are played randomly.
(NEW) Samus amiibo
Series: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Associated Games: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Character: Samus
Release Date: November 6, 2025
Price: $29.99 USD / £16.99 GBP
Functions:
- Allows players to change the background music when riding Vi-O-La in Solvalei.
- Once per day, it allows players to activate a bonus Health Shield that blocks up to 99 damage.
- If the shield is already activated, Samus’ life is fully restored.
Product Description: Samus Aran, one of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger.
After an unexpected accident in a clash with the deadly sharpshooter Sylux, 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.
Details about functionality within the Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond game will be announced at a later date. Get cool in-game extras with amiibo accessories and compatible games. Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touchpoint to enjoy fun in-game extra features in compatible games on the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Games, systems, and amiibo sold separately.
(NEW) Samus & Vi-O-La amiibo
Series: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Associated Games: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Character: Samus & Vi-O-La
Release Date: November 6, 2025
Price: $39.99 USD / £24.99 GBP
Functions:
- Allows players to change the colour of Vi-O-La.
- Allows players to see how much distance Vi-O-La has travelled.
- Once per day, it allows players to increase the rate at which Vi-O-La’s Boost Energy replenishes.
Product Description: Samus Aran, one of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger.
After an unexpected accident in a clash with the deadly sharpshooter Sylux, 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.
Details about functionality within the Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond game will be announced at a later date. Get cool in-game extras with amiibo accessories and compatible games. Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touchpoint to enjoy fun in-game extra features in compatible games on the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Games, systems, and amiibo sold separately.
(NEW) Sylux amiibo
Series: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Associated Games: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Character: Sylux
Release Date: December 4, 2025
Price: $29.99 USD / £16.99 GBP
Functions:
- Upon beating the game, this amiibo allows players to view the full versions of the cinematics that are shown in fragments throughout the game.
- For players who don’t have the amiibo, they will need to achieve a 100% Scan and Item Collection Rate during their playthrough to unlock this bonus.
- A random Sylux line can be heard every time this amiibo is activated.
Product Description: An enigmatic bounty hunter with a deep-seated grudge against the Galactic Federation—and Samus. This deadly sharpshooter finally catches up with Samus during an assault on a Federation base, but an accident in the wake of their clash causes a massive explosion of light that engulfed the entire base.
Details about functionality within the Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond game will be announced at a later date. Get cool in-game extras with amiibo™ accessories and compatible games. Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touchpoint to enjoy fun in-game extra features in compatible games on the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
Games, systems, and amiibo sold separately.
As always, we hope you found this guide helpful.
