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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview | This monumental Switch 2 release has a LOT to live up to

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long time coming, but it feels worth the wait. But even after having played the game at Nintendo’s Switch 2 hands-on events, there’s still a lot to consider with the sequel. So let’s take a look back, see just how we got here, and how the latest of Samus’ adventures fairs itself. Welcome to Switch On, the series where we bring you the latest news and talking points about the Nintendo Switch 2. Video by Hal Dimond Original preview by Rollin Bishop and Dustin Bailey Additional material: Maddy Kendall-Murray and James Daly

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview | This monumental Switch 2 release has a LOT to live up to

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