Metroid Prime 4: Why This Game Took 8 Years

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Metroid Prime 4’s road to release has been one of the longest and most mysterious in Nintendo’s modern era. From its surprise announcement in 2017 to the shocking reboot that returned the series back to Retro Studios, the story behind Metroid Prime 4 is one that will go down in gaming history. Now that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally arriving and reviews, gameplay footage, story discussions, and cutscene breakdowns are everywhere, fans are all left asking the question: Why did this game take so long to release? In this documentary, I undertake a deep-dive into the complete 2017–2025 development timeline. From the early struggles, to the drastic reboot, to the silent years under Retro Studios and the tumultuous industry changes that shaped the final game we’re getting today. This is the story of why Metroid Prime 4: Beyond took 8 years. Video Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – The Legacy of Metroid 02:53 – Nintendo's Reveal Mistake 06:01 – The Reboot of Metroid Prime 4 09:55 – The Long Silence 11:50 – A Triumphant Return 16:55 – Conclusion If you enjoy gaming documentaries and deep-dive video game analysis, subscribe for more stories like this covering the biggest stories in the gaming world. My Active Socials: Bluesky 🦋: https://bsky.app/profile/drwydi.bsky.social TikTok 🎥: https://www.tiktok.com/@drwydi Twitter 🐦: https://x.com/DrWydi Keywords: Metroid Prime 4, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Metroid Prime 4 review, Metroid Prime 4 gameplay, Metroid Prime 4 story, Metroid Prime 4 cutscenes, Metroid Prime 4 explained, Metroid Prime 4 development, Metroid Prime 4 delay, Metroid Prime 4 reboot, Metroid Prime 4 history, Metroid Prime 4 timeline, why Metroid Prime 4 took so long, Retro Studios Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Metroid Prime 4, Metroid Prime 4 documentary, Metroid Prime series #MetroidPrime4 #Metroid #GamingDocumentary