Amazon Cancels Metroid Prime 4 Pre-Orders

Amazon has begun canceling pre-orders for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, notifying customers via email. Here's what this development means for the game's anticipated 2025 release.

Amazon Halts Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Pre-Orders

Customers to Receive Full Refunds

On January 11, 2025, multiple gaming communities including Reddit and Resetera reported Amazon canceling Metroid Prime 4 reservations.

User-shared screenshots reveal Amazon citing "availability issues" for these cancellations. The retailer confirmed full refunds for reservation charges would be processed within 1-2 business days.

Longtime fans who placed orders following the game's E3 2017 announcement expressed particular disappointment. Importantly, this cancellation doesn't indicate project cancellation - simply that pre-orders are no longer available through Amazon.

For additional details about Metroid Prime 4, explore our dedicated coverage.

The Road to Metroid Prime 4

Nintendo first unveiled Metroid Prime 4 at E3 2017, initially developed without Retro Studios' involvement - surprising given their history with the franchise. The original development team remained undisclosed.

In January 2019, Nintendo publicly reset development under Retro Studios' leadership. Shinya Takahashi explained this decision stemmed from unmet quality standards for a Metroid Prime sequel.

The June 2024 Nintendo Direct featured Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's first gameplay trailer, confirming a 2025 launch and introducing antagonist Sylux leading Space Pirates.

Nintendo's January 2025 update reaffirmed the 2025 release timeline. While Amazon's pre-order cancellation raises questions, official statements confirm development continues.

With Switch 2's impending announcement, the platform for Metroid Prime 4's debut remains an open question.