Topic: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

@Bolt_Strike The problem is that Other M bombed so hard that it wouldn't have been worth making a sequel and there was no plan B. At least with Federation Force they had a remake lined up to fill the schedule.

So far as 2D Metroid goes, we've had nothing but rumors for nearly five years now and that's a long wait for something that shouldn't be technically difficult to develop. If there ever was a plan to make a quick sequel, I'd think that it must have fallen by the wayside.

Meanwhile, Mercury Steam's latest game bombed and there have been some very unflattering comments made about the studio from ex-employees. Maybe they've been working on a new Metroid game in parallel with it, and in secret, in which case the wait might be nearing an end. I'd like the reassurance of some sort of official announcement before getting excited, though.

On the plus side, at least we know that Retro Studios are hiring, so they're working on something. Even if it's not Prime 5, it should be interesting.