Welcome to our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Full Walkthrough Guide hub!
This Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Walkthrough will guide you through the game from beginning to end, providing you with clear guidance on how to obtain 100% completion. That includes all Power Suit Upgrades, Scan Entries, Scout Bot Locations, and how to beat every boss.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Guide: Walkthrough
In this section, we'll take you through every major location in the game, highlighting every item pickup and scan entry along the way to achieve that coveted 100% completion rating.
Naturally, as we head into the latter sections of the game, there will be copious spoilers, so be on your guard if you're sensitive to that sort of thing!
- Galactic Federation UTO Research Center
The opening section of the game sees Samus come face-to-face with an old foe as she works to protect planet Tanamaar against an onslaught of Space Pirates. This is a great place to get acquainted with the controls and primary mechanics. - Fury Green
This is the first 'main' location in Prime 4: Beyond. Fury Green is a lush forest crammed with creatures great and small, with plenty of scan entries and items to find. - Volt Forge
Volt Forge is easily one of the coolest locations in the game, and happens to be where Vi-O-La is manufactured. It's also exceptionally dangerous and full of machines, so you'll want to be extra careful. - Ice Belt
Break out your hat and gloves, because we're heading into the frozen laboratories of Ice Belt in this next section. Lots to scan here, so pay attention. - Flare Pool
Oof, is it hot in here? Well, it will be when you're through with Flare Pool, and with our guide it'll be a doddle. - The Great Mines
This is the last 'main' location in the game, and it's full of nasty creatures just ready to ruin your day. We'll get through it together, though. - Chrono Tower
Our guide for Chrono Tower will take you through the last items and scans needed for 100% while tackling the game's final boss. The end is nigh!
Collectibles
Metroid games feature boatloads of collectibles, and Metroid Prime 4 is no different. So if you're looking to obtain every item, scan, and upgrade available to achieve 100% completion, then you'll want to check out the following:
- Energy Tank Locations
Like the Missiles and Shots, Energy Tanks provide huge boosts to your chances of survival, adding a whopping 100 points to Samus' health bar. We'll go through all of them right here. - Galactic Federation Mech Parts
Locating the six Mech Parts is a crucial step in reaching the final location in Prime 4. Here, we'll link out each specific part to its entry within our full walkthrough. - Green Energy Crystals - How to Find, All Rewards
You'll find Green Energy Crystals everywhere in Sol Valley, but what the heck are they, and why bother collecting them? Well, you get cool rewards, that's why. Find out more here. - Missile Expansion Locations
Missiles will prove exceptionally useful as you traverse the world of Viewros in Prime 4: Beyond. Here, we'll go through all entries and link each into the main walkthrough for you to find. - Power Suit Upgrade Locations
Would it really be a Metroid game without any Power Suit Upgrades? Of course not. Here, we'll go through all major enhancements to Samus' abilities as you progress through the game. - Psychic Power Bomb Locations
The Power Bomb is a late-game upgrade, and so there aren't a huge number of Expansions to pick up in the world of Viewros, but here's where to grab 'em. - Scan Entry Locations
The Prime series sets itself apart in the world of Metroid by including a bunch of scans, providing context and lore behind the inhabitants and biomes found on Viewros. Want to grab them all? Then start here. - Scout Bot Locations
In your journey across Viewros, you'll come across downed Scout Bots in each location. Here, we'll go over why they're so important and where to find them all. - Shot Expansion Locations
Yep, Missiles aren't the only thing you'll be wanting to collect during your time in Viewros. Shot Expansions will add more ammo to your elemental beams, so here's where to find them all. - Shrine Locations in Sol Valley
If you need a helping hand in locating the six Shrines found in Sol Valley, we've got you covered. To save you trawling through our walkthrough, this guide will take you through to each specific Shrine entry. - Vi-O-La Boost Tank Locations
Pressing 'B' on your new bike when your boost tank is full significantly increases your speed. To increase the number of times you can do this, you'll want to find these Vi-O-La Boost Tanks.
Bosses
Metroid Prime 4 features some of the best, most ferocious boss characters we've seen from the series so far. If you're looking for some tips on how to beat them, then make sure to check out our following guides:
- Aberax
Aberax is a hulking Space Pirate boss that appears in the opening section of the game. This is a great encounter to really hone those skills at an early stage of the game... Before you lose most of your abilities, of course. - Carvex
The guardian of Fury Green, Carvex is a huge, planet-like creature that sports multiple targets that you'll need to hit simultaneously. Good job we've got that Control Beam, then! - Sylux (01)
Yes, Sylux will crop up at various points in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but all is perhaps not what it seems with this character... This first encounter may prove tough, so we've got your back. - Xelios
When you reach the depths of Volt Forge's third tower, you'll come across Xelios, an armoured machine with a bad attitude. Find out how to take it down with our guide. - Keratos
Like boulders like Donkey from Shrek? Well, Keratos is basically one big nasty boulder. Find out how to take it down here. - Phenoros
This is as big as they come. Phenoros is a massive snake-like creature that just happens to take baths in lava. Nice. Let's take it out together. - Sylux (02)
Gosh, Sylux again?! Yes, Samus' arch nemesis returns for another round, so this guide will advise you on how to beat him with ease. - Omega Griever
The Omega Griever is no pushover. In fact, outside of the final boss, this is comfortably the toughest enemy in the game. There's no shame in seeking help. - Varmis
This whale-like thing only goes and steals a crucial item needed for completing the game! So let's get it back. This guide will tell you how. - Final Boss
This is it – The Big Cheese. This fight contains three distinct phases, so we'll take you through how to nail each one and complete the game. Good luck!
General Tips & FAQs
Okay, so we've looked at how to actually make your way through Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but if you have any specific questions, like how long it takes to beat or how to access the secret ending, then we've got you covered here.
- All amiibo Unlocks
Like most first-party Nintendo games, Prime 4 contains some bonus material unlocked by tapping amiibo figures onto the Switch 2's NFC spot. Here's what you can get from them. - How long does it take to beat?
Metroid games aren't huge behemoths, but it can certainly take a bit of time to beat – especially if you're after 100% completion. We reveal exactly how long it will take right here. - Secret ending and how to unlock
Previous Metroid Primes boast secret endings, and Beyond is no different. Find out how to unlock the secret ending right here (along with what it entails – spoiler alert!). - The Story So Far - Everything You Need To Know Before Playing
If you haven't played the previous Prime games, or just need a story recap before jumping into the great Beyond, here you can get up to speed on the Metroid Prime story. - What's the Best Control Scheme?
With motion and mouse control options (on Switch 2), you might be wondering which controls work best. If you're looking for a bit of advice, we go through our preferences here. - Who is Sylux?
The mysterious new antagonist for Metroid Prime 4 is no stranger to the series, but his previous appearances are vague, to say the least. Find out more right here, along with the full reveal for his fate at the end of Beyond. Heavy spoilers lie within!
Metroid Prime 4 Review
We awarded Metroid Prime 4 a resounding score of 9/10 in our Switch 2 review, calling it "quite possibly the boldest, most well-realised Metroid game to date."
We were also impressed with the Switch 1 version: