TheMetroidfranchise has been around for a long time. Beginning on the original NES back in 1986, the series introduced fans to a sci-fi universe full of mystery. WhileMetroidand theclassic SNES gameSuper Metroidare available on the Switch, many other titles in the series, such as theMetroid Primegames, remain unavailable on the hybrid console. However, a new report suggests that fans might be able to play the firstMetroid Primegame in the coming months.
Recently, VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb went on Twitter to discuss the possibility of a remasteredMetroid Prime 1coming to the Switch. According to the insider, he now believes that Nintendo will re-release the original game on the Nintendo platform, instead of the completeMetroid Prime Trilogy.
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This recent statement fromGrubb backs up previousMetroidrumorsregarding a possible re-release of the title. Last week, Emily Rogers, another industry insider, claimed that there was a better chance that the first game in theMetroid Primeseries was going to release in 2022 compared to the previously rumored HD version of theMetroid Prime Trilogy. Furthermore, she claimed that Nintendo was planning this release to coincide with the game’s 20th anniversary.
This recent tweet from Jeff Grubbs means that he has changed course on his previous predictions regarding the series. He had originally believed that Nintendo was planning to re-release all 3 games as part of an HD collection for the Switch. However, he admitted the new details from Emily Rogers changed his mind. “I went back to look into it, and I think she’s right,” he said.
While fans might be itching for moreMetroidahead of therelease ofMetroid Dread, the newest installment coming to the franchise, it’s worth noting that none of these rumors have been confirmed by Nintendo. This means that these new details might change moving forward or could prove to be completely false.
In addition to this rumor of a remaster of the firstMetroid Primereleasing on the Switch, several other classic games are coming to the platform. Through theNintendo Switch Online service, players are getting the chance to playSuper Mario 64andThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This marks the first opportunity for fans to pick upSuper Mario 64since the game’s limited-time release as part of theSuper Mario 3D All-Starscollection. Furthermore, this is the first time thatOcarina of Timewill have been available for the Switch.
Metroid Primeis available for GameCube.
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