After many years of waiting, fans finally have their hands on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This action-packed sequel takes everything players love about the franchise and expands on it in some unique and intriguing ways, offering new ways to explore and fight across the new planet of Viewros. But if you’re wondering just how long it’ll take to guide main character Samus through this adventure, we’ve got the answer for you below.
How long is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
How long it takes to beat Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will depend on how much time you spend investing in finding upgrades and exploring Viewros. If you’re just aiming to complete the main campaign, you can expect an average playthrough on Normal difficulty to take between 10-12 hours. However, this would be overlooking some of the game’s most enjoyable aspects, such as powering Samus up with a variety of upgrades that make taking down the game’s enemies easier.
If you aim to complete the game 100%, you’ll need to find all of the aforementioned upgrades, as well as track down all of the green energy crystals scattered around Viewros. Luckily, this is made easier by an upgrade that allows you to use droids around the map to ping any undiscovered items in the area.
Though finding and doing everything in the game won’t add dozens of hours to your playtime, it will extend your adventure on Viewros by at least a few hours. Getting 100% completion should take somewhere between 15-20 hours for most players.
Whichever way you decide to take on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, make sure you choose a difficulty that works best for the level of challenge you’re seeking. Approaching the journey on a harder difficulty can extend the playtime of both standard and completionist playthroughs while providing a higher sense of satisfaction, after all. But don’t push yourself too far, as fun is the most important part of the experience, of course.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is available now on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
