End of an era.
It has been revealed that Kensuke Tanabe, Producer of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, has revealed that it will be the last Nintendo game he works on as he has announced he is on the verge of retirement. However, during an interview with Nintendo Dream, when speaking about his hopes for how Metroid Prime will continue without him, he goes on the record to state Nintendo and Retro will carry on the story of Sylux. His full comments can be seen here:
Kensuke Tanabe: When we were developing Metroid Prime Hunters, the game designers at NST, the development company at the time, created complete backstories for all the hunters who appeared in the game. This included the setting that Sylux ‘harbors resentment towards Samus and the Galactic Federation.’ At that time, I wanted to further expand the Metroid Prime universe and create various spin-off works in the future. So, although I thought he might already have his own set of background details, I asked him ‘not to finalize the details yet’ While I was laying the groundwork in Metroid Prime 3 and the 100% ending of Metroid Prime: Federation Force, I kept thinking, ‘Someday I want to make a game about the story surrounding Samus and Sylux.’ After that, a long time passed before I actually had the opportunity to make this game.
Considering my age, I felt that this might be my last chance to work on a Metroid Prime series title. Therefore, I planned this game as ‘the first installment of the Sylux saga.’ I designed Sylux as a dark, deeply resentful, and despicable villain; and from this game onwards, Samus would realize that a direct confrontation with him is inevitable and that she must defeat him completely. Because of this, the final battle between Sylux and Samus is not yet over. However, the time it took to complete this game was longer than expected. Furthermore, I have confirmed that I will no longer be able to participate in the production of the series in the future. Whether a sequel will be made is still uncertain, but I sincerely hope that someday, Ms. Tabata and Retro Studios will be able to complete this story and bring it to a conclusion.
What did you think of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and what do you hope the future of the series is? Let us know!
About Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
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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Source: Nintendo Dream via Nintendo Everything
