If you're looking to scan every available creature, machine, and data log in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, then you're in luck. This here is our guide on all scan entries found in the game, with each entry linking out to their exact location within the wider Prime 4: Beyond walkthrough.
Scanning absolutely everything is crucial if you want to achieve 100% completion, so you won't want to miss anything. And trust us, there are a select few instances here where if you miss a particular scan, you won't get another shot. Pay close attention to these in particular.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Scan Entries
Galactic Federation UTC Research Center
There are a total of 3 scan entries available in the opening prologue section of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Be aware that all of these are missable, so if you don't get them here, you won't get another shot.
- Space Pirate - MISSABLE
- Galactic Federation Trooper - MISSABLE
- Aberax - MISSABLE
Fury Green
There are a total of 38 scan entries in Fury Green across five categories. Two of which can be considered missable. If, however, you miss the main Carvex boss, you can scan it again via a Lamorn hologram located in Fury Green.
Lamorn Lore
- 'The First Steps'
- 'The Sacred Tree'
- 'The Ablution'
- 'Sacred Relic'
- 'The Crossing'
- 'Lekhash'
- 'Vahkuun'
- 'Shei'
- 'Thesarh'
Biology
- Empress Aleu
- Sicklefly
- Mireworm
- Aurengh Crane
- Red Relic Ants
- Glister Beetle
- Shummerstraps
- Homing Spore
- Lamorn Lore 'The Sacred Tree'
- Glottagropper
- Rootspur
- Ghaspore
- Bristlewort
- Shren
- Jungle Griever
- Carvex
- Carvex Vine - MISSABLE
- Carvex's Pollen Sac - MISSABLE
- Sacred Shrine
Research
- Psychic Platforms
- Psychic Container
- Save Station
- Green Energy Crystals
- Bomb Slot
- Cargo Launcher
- Vi-O-La Spinner
Machines
Galactic Federation
Volt Forge
There are a total of 16 scan entries in Volt Forge across three categories. None of these are missable, so you can head into the region at any time and scan these.
Biology
Research
Machines
- Mecha Rat
- Maintenance Tank
- Scanner Drone
- Flight Drone
- Psy-Bot Teleporter
- Flight Drone MCU
- Psy-Bot Shield
- Lamorn Beam Turret
- Xelios
Sol Valley
There are a total of 11 scan entries in Sol Valley across three categories. None of these can be considered missable, so they'll always be there if you need to add them to your logbook.
Biology
Machines
Research
Flare Pool
There are 21 scan entries in Flare Pool across five categories. This region has the most missable entries, with two creatures and one machine all considered missable, so keep your eye out and consult our guide if you need to.
Biology
- Swarm Flyer
- Heatstrap
- Vaernan
- Pyremite
- Phenoros
- Leaping Spitter
- Blow Hopper
- Swim Snatcher - MISSABLE
- Behemoth - MISSABLE
Machines
- Heavy Maintenance Tank
- Psy-Bot Gunner
- Lamorn Heavy Beam Turret
- Hover Shuttle Transport - MISSABLE
- Psy-Bot Shocker
Research
Lamorn Data Log
Galactic Federation
Ice Belt
There are 25 scan entries in Ice Belt across six categories. Many of these are Lamorn Data Logs, which can be easy to miss if you're not careful.
Biology
Galactic Federation
Lamorn Lore
Lamorn Data Log
- 'Endeavor'
- 'Security'
- 'Gift'
- 'Anxiety'
- 'Attempt'
- 'Limit'
- 'Breakthrough'
- 'Awakening'
- 'Analysis'
- 'Resignation'
- 'Records'
- 'Query'
- 'Prayer'
Machines
Research
The Great Mines
The Great Mines contains a total of 13 scan entries, all contained within the Biology category. You'll come across all of these in just a normal playthrough; just break out your scan visor whenever you see something new, and you'll be fine.
Biology
- Winged Lizard
- Spin Dartwing
- Maul Griever
- Griever Bomber
- Metareetta
- Pop Crawler
- Snare Weed
- Cave Shren
- Crystal Crawler
- Cave Roach
- Maul Griever Brute
- Goura Ghaspore
- Omega Griever
Chrono Tower
Chrono Tower contains just two scan entries, and they both happen to be the final boss. Both, therefore, are entirely missable, so be careful!
Sylux Forces
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - All Missable Scan Entries
In this section, we'll highlight every missable scan entry in one handy place. Some of these are very easy to miss, so you'll want to really keep an eye out when exploring.
Galactic Federation UTC Research Center
Fury Green
Ice Belt
Flare Pool
Chrono Tower
FAQs
What's the actual benefit to scanning everything?
Other than ensuring you obtain that coveted 100% completion rating, scanning items and creatures in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond can provide essential context, including lore elements, potential weak points, and how and why certain creatures have thrived on Viewros.
You can go through the game and only scan the absolute essentials, if you wish, but we'd argue you'd be missing out on a great deal of enjoyment if you do this.
So if I don't scan one of the missable entries, is that it..?
It seems so, yes.
This isn't a new thing with Metroid Prime, either. The series has always included one-off creatures that disappear for good once you beat them once. So if you miss these scan entries, you simply won't get another chance unless you either load a previous save file or just start from scratch.
How can I find out which scan I'm missing?
If you're sat scratching your head and wondering "What scan am I missing?", the in-game logbook will at least point you in the right direction.
You can see a complete log of all relevant categories and see which ones are blanked out. Then you can consult our guide to pinpoint the missing scan.
If you're looking for more collectibles in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, including Missile Expansions and Energy Tanks, check out our full walkthrough for more.
Comments 6
Hey, this is a great list! I think you should add Glister Beetle to the list of missable scans. From what I can see, it's in a single room in the game (that you list), and after a certain point, it disappears due to Grievers taking over. I could be wrong, and it might be in another room, but I haven't been able to find it.
Edit: Apparently it's not missable, and it can be found in the same room where Fury Greens' Scout Bot is!
@Olliemar28 I notice you didn't put Snow Wolves as missable but I've only found them in that first battle in Ice Belt. Is there somewhere else they can be found permanently or is this an oversight?
Yoooo, I'm glad they kept missables to an absolute minimum this time! After scanning Carvex, its Vine, and Pollen Spore, and then returning to a room that seemingly did nothing to discover that it now offered the main body's scan data, I was giggling with delight at the thought that maybe they got rid of missables entirely, but no, still needed to scan the extra parts of it, but I still had to see what was missable in that case, so seeing that it's just restricted to a few sections of the game is very welcome news! I haven't done as many playthroughs of Metroid Prime 2 as I have the first one, but the same scan tripped me up on both GameCube and the Metroid Prime Trilogy on Wii, and if the stars align and we finally get Metroid Prime 2: Echoes brought over to the switch at some point, it'll probably trip me up there too: that stupid Spider Guardian.
@Bolt_Strike No you're right, they're definitely missable – thanks for highlighting.
@Olliemar28 @Bolt_Strike
The Snow Wolves are actually not missable - after the battle, you can hear them howling in the distance in the area. If you look at the mountains near the entrance, you can see one standing there and howling and you can scan it. Once you do though, it goes away.
I am bummed out that I missed that one boss' Pollen Sack - only thing I'm missing thus far, I believe :/
Retro pulled a double Flaahgra with the Carvex, didn't they? I personally love missable scans--not too many, mind--but I always end up playing these games over and over, so if I miss one I'll get it on a future playthrough.
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