Rumor: Metroid Prime 5 Made Together With Metroid Prime 4

Alright, bounty hunters, strap in because the rumors swirling around the Metroid franchise just hit space pirate levels of chaos. Not only is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond expected to arrive next year (finally), but now there’s buzz that Metroid Prime 5 has secretly been in development right alongside it. That’s right—we might be getting back-to-back Prime entries. Nintendo, you sneaky geniuses.

Two Primes, One Development Cycle?

This wild speculation comes from reliable leaker Nash Weedle, who’s been on point with Nintendo leaks before. According to him, Retro Studios didn’t just shift all their focus to Prime 4. Oh no—they’ve been building Metroid Prime 5 at the same time. The plan? Launch Prime 4 for both Switch and Switch 2, then hit us with Prime 5 as a full-on next-gen exclusive.

And yeah, we’ve seen this trick before. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption were developed in close proximity, so Retro Studios has already walked this path—and they nailed it the first time.

Built for Switch 2’s Exclusive Features

Here’s where things get even more interesting. Metroid Prime 5 is reportedly designed to take full advantage of the new features on Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2—specifically, those fancy new Joy-Cons everyone’s been whispering about.

Rumors suggest that the Switch 2 will come with magnetic, detachable Joy-Cons that feature “mouse mode” precision. Translation? Better aiming. More responsive controls. A first-person shooter that actually feels like one. Expect Samus to aim with surgical accuracy—no more struggling with gyro drift while Ridley eats your face.

This could mean:

• Smoother Morph Ball transitions

• Precision-based puzzle solving

• Weapon switching on the fly

• Deeper interaction with alien tech and environments

• Maybe even customizable suits and HUD features?

Okay, that last one is a wishlist item. But hey, dream big.

Setting the Stage for a Metroid Renaissance

If this is all true (big if, but we want to believe), it sounds like Nintendo isn’t just tossing Metroid fans a bone—they’re rebuilding the house. Metroid Prime 4 will act as a bridge between console generations, while Metroid Prime 5 could be the bold, next-gen step forward that solidifies the series’ future.

And let’s be real—after years of Metroid being the cool series that Nintendo forgot existed, this is the exact kind of love it deserves.

So, when are we seeing this supposed Metroid Prime 5? Probably not before 2027, but the fact that it’s even being whispered about is enough to send the fandom into full morph ball mode.

Final Thoughts: Nintendo’s Playing the Long Game

If you’re wondering why Nintendo would develop two massive Metroid games at once, the answer is simple: trust. Retro Studios knows this franchise inside and out. And Nintendo clearly wants the Switch 2 to launch with more than just another Mario Kart rehash. A jaw-dropping Metroid experience built specifically for the new console? That’s the kind of hype that sells systems.

Let’s just hope they don’t go radio silent again. Samus deserves better—and if this leak pans out, she’s finally getting it. We are all excited for a Metroid Prime 5 game. Here’s to hoping it’ll live up to the hype!