Metroid Prime 2 and 3 Remastered COULD come to Switch this year. Here's how... (THEORY)
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*THANK YOU* for 19k subscribers, guys! What a feeling. And thank you for enjoying all of my current Metroid coverage. I’ll always be here to do so! 🙏👊
And we will continue to keep coming back! I've never been this hyped to be a Metroid fan! Prime got me into the series when it dropped on GameCube back when I was 16 lol. I literally wept when I made it to Phendrana in the remake. I stood there for 10 minutes and just wept.
@@PresidentEvil2 it was an amazing reveal. It was all I could think about. I truly believe more could be on the way!
That's exactly what I thought Metriod Prime drops throughout the year.
I really loved the second one , i want Good port at least , and please add that multiplayer for 2nd one on switch, they cant miss that !!
best remaster ever?.., almost
=> hard mode should have been accessible from the start..
... and now fear MP4 will end up being too easy
... this is what happens, when too many complain about Dread being too hard
... and if we don't complain about MP Remaster being too easy on normal mode, MP4 might just be too easy too
(MP Remaster normal mode = what easy mode would have been for the OG NGC MP version..)
No matter what happens. Metroid is back. 2002-2007 was a magical time for fans and I feel like we're finally back to that. It's a great time to be a fan of the series or just now getting into it.
I love Metroid. Especially Dread. It became my favorite 2d game ever
Ever since Dread and now Prime remastered, the golden years of Metroid is back! Dread is a 2D masterpiece since Super.
My favourite series ever. I'm still in shock that they just dropped this and making perhaps one of the best remasters period. I 100% the game already on Hard and just love staring at the concept art of the game, so many memories come flooding back it actually hurts to think about, goddamn it Nintendo its about time
@@DanielMazahreh hell yea. Dread is a masterpiece. Difficulty was perfect. Prime 1 is also a masterpiece
And hopefully they won't get the authentic Metroid experience of waiting a decade before this kind of thing happens again.
THANK YOU for not rushing through those game! There’s so much detail that gets missed by people who just want to finish it and make a video. Take your time and appreciate the game!
Of course…that’s the only way! I’ll never understand people who rush through games (even if it’s for CZcams). In fact I’m very proud that when Dread released I went silent from CZcams for several days because I was playing it and soaking it in on my own time. And within a day people were bugging me for content about the game. Very disappointing to see how viewers and (some) CZcamsrs approach these things sometimes. To me the game experience comes first, CZcams views come second. ESPECIALLY when it comes to Metroid!
Man I really forgot how atmospheric this game was. Playing it on my oled and with headphones for the first time has definitely been an experience. I knew this was gonna be epic when the ost for the chozo ruins kicked in all the way. Cheers, all. Hope you're all enjoying this amazing game again.
I hope there will be the remakes for Prime 2 and 3 just like prime 1
Not happening, only 1080p ports.
Why not, they're charging $120 for 3 old ass games. Easy money.
Remasters* also why wouldn't they when they already have so many assets made.
@@billythenarwhal1579 Remakes* This is a more remake than a remaster to alot of us. So Remake it is.
@GioVanni it's not a remake tho, it's updated graphics with control options, remakes are built from the ground up with new gameplay and other changes, you can't just change the definition of what a remakd/remaster is based on how you "feel"
Yeah I think because of the shadow drop and minimum marketing route Nintendo took with Prime 1 remaster, they plan to do the same with Prime 2 and 3 throughout this year.
If Prime 1 was the only Prime game to get the remaster, I'm sure they would have made a bigger deal out of it and charged more money for it.
So I believe they are going for the staggered shadow drop of "hey now here's Prime 2, $40 dollars like the last one if you want it".
I imagine there is not much money set aside for marketting Metroid 4 due to modest sales of past games, so essentially, the remasters will do the hype/marketing for Prime 4. themselves. Shadow drops don't involve any marketing.
I dont think so I think that they are concentrating on metroid prime 4 now but I hope I am wrong
I hope Prime 2 and Prime 3 come to switch.. Prime 2 is my absolute favorite title from the Trilogy. Growing up I played that game RELIGIOUSLY in the past. I never got to play Prime 3, and maybe this my chance to finally play it. I never owned a Wii growing up. So Prime 1 and 2 were on heavy rotation back in the day! 🔥
I love Prime 2 as well, hope that come with same treatment of the first
SAME AS WELL. Prime 2 echoes is the best of the trilogy hands down. Best metroid game next to fusion.
I'm playing Prime 2 right now for the GameCube. I have the first game as well. Haven't played the 3rd one and didn't know they made one until I started hearing about Prime Remastered. I can't wait for Prime 4 to come out.
Prime 2 has some amazing boss battles and environments. I really like the the futuristic area and the giant spider boss.
I think Prime 2 Remastered is going to be released this summer, Prime 3 Remastered is going to be released early next year and Prime 4 summer 2024. It’s all part of Nintendo building up the hype train.
Knowing Nintendo it will be one remaster and the Sequel later like samus returns and dread.
I think Prime 4 is going to release late 2024/ early 2025 with the new nintendo console
Q2, Q3 and the Q4 will be the reveal
I don't think anymore remasters are coming. If they did 1, 2, 3 and then release prime 4, everyone would be sooo burned out with metroid. They'd saturate their own market. Its not a wise business strategy.
@@Andre-vr1ul there is a 90% chance
I remember picking up Metroid Prime on GameCube from my local Hollywood Video when I was a kid. I was too young to really learn the game, but I remember how cool and spooky it was.
Now getting to truly play it via Remastered has been absolutely fantastic, and I really hope remasters for 2 and 3 are on the way.
Great video! Also what microphone do you have?
Thanks for sharing! That’s a great story and I’m sure an awesome memory of being a kid. I remember Hollywood Video very well. So glad you’re enjoying the remaster.
So I’m using an Audio Technica condenser mic (there’s many out there to pick from) and a Yamaha Steinburg UR22 audio interface that goes to my computer. It’s XLR and not USB. It’s not very expensive and I really enjoy it.
@@Ruleof2Review Appreciate it!
I haven't seen that mic before and always enjoy learning about people's equipment.
Have a blessed one!
I hope your theory is right because not only does that sound exciting as hell but would keep people interested and talking about metroid ALL YEAR
Finally a "Year of the Metroid"! much like how there was the "Year of Luigi" thing Miiverse had done.
After playing MPR, I hope that 2 and 3 are also Remasters, and now that 1 has been released, I don't mind waiting for the others if they are staggered out. It is just so well done.
I can't wait for prime 2
I believe that could still happen, I believe they started the whole work on the engine overhaul and planning when they were NOT developing prime 4 and had no plans on doing it, then they fully started and almost finished this and THAT convinced nintendo to start over and hand it to them at which point they brought another studio to help finish this while they moved full steam ahead on prime 4, it really all depends on how well this one sells and how much talent iron galaxy and retro can allocate for those.
The phazon arc is a wonderful example of long term story telling. Being able to skip prime 1 and still kind of understand the plot. But it is made a much richer experience to play all 3 and see the development of phazon from foreign substance to something that becomes a part of you.
It's sad Retro had so little faith in their own story they were originally planning to abandon the Phazon storyline and leave the 100% ending as an unresolved cliffhanger. The Metroid Prime 1.5 design document shows what they were originally going to do with the game's sequel and it had nothing to do with Phazon.
@@AICW yeah, not a surprise after the unfortunately horrific time crunch at the end if production, and how little love nintendo gave their efforts.
I am so excited!! I'm at the point in Prime where I started collecting the artifacts. I I'm also taking my time because I really don't want to finish it just yet LOL it's so gorgeous. I really hope that echoes and corruption go through the same treatment... Prime 2 echoes is my favorite out of the 3. I love the dichotomy between light and dark in the game and i LOVE the introduction of the Luminoth. :3
I'm so excited for this year!!!
I'm loving this remaster, it's fantastic, I never expected to be playing this right now. As someone who likes prime 2 just slightly better, I would love it to get the same treatment, I can only imagine how beautiful Torvus Bog and Sanctuary fortress would look with the same treatment.
And the bosses...Amorbis especially.
Imagine what they could do with the multiplayer.
@@overflowyouknow even if they kept it the same and just added multiplayer I would play it all the time
Preorders for the physical version have now sold out at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy! Definitely shows that there’s a demand for this game. Especially at that friendly price point!
Realy? Here in Germany I can still pre order them easily.
I would love to see a metroid 2d collection added to switch even tho it's not likely to happen
Would be cool but 1,2, super, zero mission and fusion will all be on the switch. A return of samus port would be good tho
Nintendo doing what Capcom is doing with there older games gosh I want Nintendo to do that so bad.
@Ckosmick Sorry i meant that one lol
@@rajgus7638 yea to be honest what I ment was all 2d games polished and presented in one package I'd she'll out the cash for that
Nintendo wants you to play them on their NSO service.
I'd like both of them to be released. Prime 2 was the first one out of the 3 that I played.
I know 3 wasn't to everyone's taste with its more "traditional storytelling" but there was something about having both traditional cutscenes and environmental storytelling that appealed to me in that game
3 was awful for a lot of reasons, namely the aliens having human voices, the beam weapon having a linear upgrade system, lack of certain upgrades, the excessively linear planets (skytown rail system back and forth was awful), and even the music which seemed too much like worse Prime 2 tracks.
Absolutely agree. All 3 are amazing. Loved 3 environments and more distinct missions like guarding the bomb troopers or deploying the sky bomb. 3 was such a great ending to the trilogy
As much as I love MP2, I would KILL for a MP3 remaster with the dual analog controls. MP3 is underrated imo and it would reaally shine big with these kind of graphics and with all the control options, mainly with the option to play it without the motion controls. Also lets not leave out Dread and its nearly for sure sequal. Dread is my 3rd fav Metroid game ever after Super and Prime 1.
In terms of Metroid Prime 2 and 3 Remastered shadowdropping and releasing this year, they could just have Metroid Prime 2 shadowdrop on the day of a June Direct if there is one, and then Metroid Prime 3 shadowdrop on the day of a September Direct
It wont happen its Nintendo
I really want Metroid Prime Hunters. The multiplayer on there was SO fun.
I've played Metroid Prime before but the remake makes me feel like I'm playing it brand new again, I forgot how phenomenal and addicting these games are, I really hope they'll remaster the other two
Most likely sat on the games for a while until Nintendo had all three polished so they can drop them consistently on the run up to 4 whilst keeping the quality consistent over all 3.
This, along with a solid internally held release date of 4 so the timing will work perfectly with marketing. It would suck if they released 1-3 in cadence and then 4 or still delayed. I bet 4 is already done or in its final development stages.
@@disgustedluigi It has been 4 years since Metroid Prime 4 was rebooted.
I'd be surprised if they haven't made much progress in that amount of time.
6:00 - Never noticed Rundas jumping off that cliff in my Prime 3 playthroughs! :O
I love Metroid prime 2 the most.
I still play it on my gamecube but it would be awesome on switch, so everybody can see how godly 2 and 3 is.
White suit is my favourite of all time
@@martfp88 i go with dark suit^^
Both are something special, because they were new
@@Appelschorle I just remember the first time I used it to go through a beam of light. I know it was a super gimmicky mechanic that was not really implemented fully aside from very specific scenarios but it was still so cool 🤯🤣...
The dark suit also looks so good
I swear to god if this happens I'm buying 4 copies. 1 digital and 1 physical each.
I read today that MPR was sitting ready to launch for a year and a half. The German market rated it around summer of 2021 so go figure what the dev teams were doing since then.
(My take is that they are supporting the development of MP4)
They should have been trying to hit 1080p ffs
If it's true, I think it points to a coordinated release schedule based on Prime 4. They were sitting on it while 4 got up to speed. That also fits with the shadow drop. It was all ready to go but they couldn't announce it until everything was in place. I am hoping for Prime 4 by the holidays or early next year if it needs a TotK style delay
I beat Prime 1 on the GameCube about 30 times, & it never got old..I only loved it more..now we have e Remastered version on the switch...I'm in love all over again :) Can't wait for Prime 2 Remastered to hit the Switch, hopefully... that's my favorite one.
Awesome Video and Topic Rob.
I am on the same lines of thinking as Rob guys and have two Theories also.
Theory 1 - the less glamorous one but still quality, is during the September Direct, Prime 2&3 gets Announced and gets a Standard HD Makeover, Modern Controls alongwith Morton n Classic Controls plus Digital Only Releases, possibly Shadow Dropped after the Direct.
Theory 2 - Nintendo hanging onto Metroid Prime: Remastered wasn't as we was thinking, too Release Closer too Prime 4 but too wait for Prime 2&3 too get Remastered also, so I think Prime 2 will be shown during the September Direct and will be Remastered, not a Remaster Remake like Prime 1 but a Full Remaster nonetheless, with better Graphics, Modern, Motion, Classic Controls plus a Digital n Physical Release in October. Following the Metroid Prime 2 Announcement, Prime 3 Remastered will be Revealed getting the same Treatment as Prime 2 but with a Spring 2024 Release Window.
I think Metroid Prime 4 is possibly gonna be a Summer Release in 2024 or a Holiday Title for 2024.
You know Rob, as someone who found you during the drought before Dread was revealed, It's always beyond refreshing hearing someone speak so passionately about Metroid in a way I can relate almost 1:1. There's been times while watching that you say things I've said myself to friends or other fanatics that were word for word my thoughts and opinions. Keep up your good work as always, and I 100% agree with your theory and take on the current outlook of the Metroid franchise.
Honestly, with the way the MP1 remaster released and the reception it's got, I see possibly one of 3 options for this going forward. Either:
A: Nintendo released this solely as a way to get old fans and new fans alike to get into Samus's helmet, and experience the first prime game (again for some) and show off a sort of tech demo for what MP4 will look like or close to, and nothing more leaving us 1 remaster, as a hype starter for MP4.
B: Nintendo is building up all 3 remastered games to be staggered throughout 2023 to allow fans to experience all 3 prime games as a build up while they polish and finish out development on 4, thereby putting every Prime title on the Switch, and allowing players to have a hub where they can experience the games again or catch up on the ride before 4 comes out so people don't try to pirate emulator copies of the older games (even though PrimeHack is an almost definitive PC version of the trilogy) and capitalize on the desire of the 3 remasters. (Nintendo has and always has been super strict on pirates emulating. Pokemon game ROMS as an exampe, are almost non-existent on the internet now except for a couple sketchy sites or discords that have dedicated rom chats with the files to download)
or C: Nintendo did this as a one-time deal, and is planning to reveal MP4 at the "E3" direct in summer, and nothing more
Logistically, It would make tons of sense after hearing rumors and leaks that a Trilogy port/remaster was coming to the switch that Primes 2 and 3 could be remastered in the same fashion and make a KILLING for nintendo based off how well MP1's remaster is doing. Physical copies sold out on Amazon already?? This remaster has garnished the same amount of hype the original in 2002 did, if not MORE. Nintendo has a MAJOR chance of making a ton of money off $40 remasters which I'm sure all of us would happily hand over for 2 and 3 as well. (If 3 does get a remaster akin to this, I'll literally cry as that was my first major entry into Metroid as a whole, aside from Prime Hunters.) Even if primes 2 and 3 aren't remastered, which I REALLY hope they do, this remake of Prime 1 nearly had me in tears from how insane of an upgrade this was and its so well done. I literally nerded out for hours just looking at graphics and sound comparisons between the OG and the remaster. It's a great time to be a Metroid fan, and I can't wait to hear more from you down the line!
I am so glad a new generation can enjoy Metroid Prime. I really hope the whole triology gets release. I never got to play the 3rd and the 2nd was so good.
This game needs a campaign: getting ppl exited for part 4, slowley revealing the story of 1,2 & 3, and then baM! Metroid Prime 4 with much improved gameplay, and hopefully a Metroid Legacy, the origins of Samus Aran (a game im waiting for since Metroid came out on the NES)
My theory is that they originally planned to release an HD trilogy a little bit before Prime 4 but the delay led to saving it for later, then someone at Retro Studios experimented with Prime's 4 graphic engine and made a ''Prime 1 remastered demo'' which Nintendo liked and thought that it would be a much better marketing option to just release an impressive Prime 1 version and get people hyped for 4...
Which means that they don't have any plans for the rest of the games, releasing more Primes before Prime 4 will hurt Prime 4 sales. This also means that Metroid Prime 4 is around the corner.
Playing it handheld is just crazy awesome. I really hope we get the other two games soon.
I agree with you in almost everything you said! I just don't think it will take 1 year, probably more. It's a busy year for Nintendo, new Mario, new DK, new Zelda. I'd bet on 2024 releases, but they're surely coming. Look at the reception this game has had, people are so positively impressed! Nintendo would be silly to not ride that wave.
I simply can not imagine myself playing Prime 3 without motion controls...
Joycons have motion, so you good Bro
@@mbison7combo yeah it’d either be no handheld or they’d have to make it possible without motion controls. But hey skyward sword did it, so not impossible.
@@Zachsophone have you Heard of primehack they did it so Nintendo can definitely manage
@@Zachsophone agree
@@Zachsophone Right if not for skyward sword HD I would probably say it's impossible but skyward sword HD did so it can be possible I can picture the motion controls section being programmed to work with the left or right stick during those parts.
Not giving us remastered versions in the same vein as Prime for Echoes and Corruption would just be Nintendo shooting themselves in the foot. The bar is set too high now and people may be disinclined to purchase just ports, which certainly can't be $60 a piece at that point. Even asking $40 seems a stretch if all they do is port the other two. It would be incredibly jarring and weird for them to only remaster the first game, port the other two, and then have four, all on the same console. It would look so strange to go from the insane graphical fidelity of Prime Remastered to the other two games that basically get up-resed, to then go to four which will look great. I feel like they would want graphical continuity between all four games and so remastering the other two Prime games only makes sense. I can imagine it would upset and confuse a ton of people if we just get HD ports of the other games. I'm really holding out hope we get the other ones remastered because playing through Echoes in this new remastered style would be INCREDIBLE, as it is my favorite of the trilogy.
I never played Prime 3. I’d love if it was remastered with twin stick controls!
So many great moments in 3
The post credits scene of dark samus coming out of the phazon in the remaster tells me prime 2 and 3 are coming, whether it's hd or full remaster.
That was in the original game though. It goes back to the GameCube release in
2002. It’s just the tease for MP2 that’s always been in there. Still, I think it could happen!
I dont know about you guys but a remaster of metroid prime hunters would definitely fit the line up if they were to remaster the prime games. Found it to be one of the most fun experiences i had on the DS. Also the fact it has the upcoming main antagonist in it as their debut.
Metroid prime series is my best game series and Prime 2 echoes is my best metroid prime game ever.
So please nintendo...
Great video man ! Humble professional and informative 🙏🏽💯👊🏽🌠👍🏽🎆🌌🎇💠🔥
Congrats on 19K subs!
exactly what I'm thinking, great video keep it up!
This is fascinating as these were my exact thoughts when this first dropped. You literally speaking my mind. Great video.
My gut feel is that we will just get the one. Maybe the other 2 later, depending on Prime one’s sales.
I have an expansive gamecube game collection and I've really only focused on playing and collecting those. I never wanted a wii because it always seemed gimmicky BUT I feel like I need to round out my prime experience with corruption. I know the rep it has compared to the other ones but I have to finish this 20ish year arc that I started oh so long ago. The dropping of prime remastered has ignited a long dormant metroid fire in me! Now to get a switch in preparation.....
I do entirely believe the Prime 2 and 3 are going to be staggered releases until the lead-up of Prime 4. It makes perfect sense of getting people to play the games that come before Prime 4 in preparation as well as keeping Metroid in the public mindset for a longer period. I also believe that the release of Dread delayed the release of Prime Remastered for the similar reason of keeping a constant trickle of Metroid coming across the latter half of the Switch's lifespan. Keep the critically acclaimed games rolling through and we can get Metroid up to a standard equivalent to Mario/Zelda, where it has always belonged.
Now, for what I believe will explicitly happen: Metroid Prime 2 will release sometime at the end of the year or early next year and Metroid Prime 3 will release late in 2024. From what I understand, the next system will be announced for 2025 (though this may not be accurate) and, if so, we will likely see Prime 4 being pushed as a launch title for that new system. Whether or not it will be a cross-platform release like Breath of the Wild, though, is something I'm unsure of. I'm also somewhat hopeful that Prime 2 and 3 will be given the fill Remaster treatment if they are released like I predict.
Amazon over here in Europe was out of preorders day of release too, but today they opened preorders again!
Great Theory Rob! I really hope it comes true, but well... only time will tell.
My only concern is that nintendo felt fine to release Dread without having Fusion or Metroid 2 in any way on the Switch.
Indeed, I too think they'll both get remastered using the same treatment, but I think the timing's more likely to be as follows.
2023: Echoes revealed/released during "E3 season"/early-mid summer, then Corruption revealed/released very shortly after the last Direct of the year (usually September or October), and then in 2024 we get the full reveal of Prime 4 at E3 and then it releases late 2024.
Honestly, before I would’ve said a port would be fine but after playing remastered and seeing how gorgeous these new effects and visuals are, and with Prime 2 having a light and dark theme along with those amazing beams, I want a remaster for Prime 2.
I’ll admit, at first I was a bit disappointed they didn’t release the full trilogy, given I’ve bought at least 4 different iterations of Prime over the years and have beaten it 20+ times…
But playing through it now, even having the entire map memorized by heart at this point, I realize I am completely and utterly immersed and would pay full price without hesitation for MP2 and MP3 individually given the same treatment.
Yes sir. I gotta wait but the 22nd I'm on it. It'll be my 1st time. Loving the constant content Rob keep the cameras rolling ✌
I love this remake, it quickly became one of my favourite switch games, but I think it would be upsetting if they launch metroid prime 2 and 3 without giving them the treatment they give Metroid prime, I mean, they have set the standard very high even for themselves
Nintendo is all about hype trains. This theory is the thing that makes the most sense. From the rumors it sounds like Retro has only actually been working on Prime 4 for about 2 years at this time. Also retro seems to not be working on the HD remakes of Prime 2 and 3 and they were only in pre production alongside prime 1 when they left Retro's hands. Therefore it makes sense to drip feed us the rest of the prime trilogy in a more cost effective manner from other studios to keep the hype going while Retro is hard at work on Prime 4
Yeah ima go ahead and stretch my hopes for a metroid prime hunters remaster as well 👀
I have a theory. Nintendo announced that retro studios was working on prime 4 in 2018. I like to think they’ve been working on the prime trilogy as a remaster these last 5 years. I predict they’ll shadow drop prime 2 in June ish? And 3 in September maybe? That’s what I think
I agree, that timeline would be insane hype for MP4. I would be onboard all the way. I double-dipped for this release. Simply couldn't wait for the physical. I hope so many ppl are playing and enjoying this game finally.
I’m 17 and I must have beaten Metroid prime almost 100 times if not more and I still can’t get enough of it 😂 And now that the remaster is out I’m not gonna be able to get away from it. Nintendo have finally gave us an amazing game for once instead of releasing 20 new DSs and Animal Crossings…
I don’t think they are going to give 2 and 3 the same treatment. I think we will likely get an HD port. Pretty much what J.Grubb said. I think he was correct all along. Either he just had the dates wrong or Nintendo was fully planning to release when he said but then changed their mind and pushed it back. I hope I’m wrong and they do. Prime 2 is my all time favorite game!.
Ooh, goody! This makes me wicked excited.
This late in the Switch's life I'd only expect to see Echoes, as it was a fellow GameCube title. Corruption( along with Other-M ) was an experience designed for the Wii's motion controls while Prime 4 is now better saved as a launch title for the next console.
On top of this is the expectation from Retro Studios for a new Donkey Kong Country for the Switch...
Metroid Prime 2 is my favorite game of all time, with the original Prime in close second. I DESPERATELY need Prime 2 (and 3) to be remastered like Prime. I NEED IT! I'm gonna cry if they don't remaster it like the first game.
Lets hope this metroid prime 1 remaster sells as much as the gamecube version.
I wonder if releasing three Prime games before the new one might actually hurt Prime 4. I think people might get tired of seeing so much Metroid in such a short time period.
the fact that they also are dropping metroid 2 and metroid fusion on the gameboy expansion packs, having the whole 2D games it could make sense to drop all 3D games as well, lets just hope this is case 🤞
While I think prime 2&3 remasters would be cool I feel like if Nintendo wants to sell prime 4 they'll probably just leave it at prime 1 to make everyone aware of the prime series while still leaving most people wanting more. If 2&3 were released I fear more and more people would be able to say that they've had enough for now and not get 4 when it comes out.
If that's the case they could release after 4
@@wrosebrock I agree. I hope they are making them so they can release them after 4.
If Echoes and Corruption do get remastered/remade, it would probably be more likely that we get 2 around July-August, 3 around December-January, and news about 4 around December/January-March. That would put 4 at a release around August 2024 to December 2024.
I have the same theory as you since they shadowdropped Prime, and have the feeling they have done the same treatment on Prime 2 and 3...
A HD remaster like Prime 1 for Prime 2 and shadowdropping it in June/July, and for Prime 3 shadowdropping it in October/November.
Retro has been very quiet for years, and if they do I will trippledip for them for sure.
I have Prime 1, 2 and 3 on their own, dipped again for the Trilogy physical edition and will do again for the remaster(s) just digital this time though.
I really want MP2 remaster too! Atmosphere in Prime 2 is so captivating and dark. Loved it!
Really doubt about Prime 3 remaster because it's been made around motion controls. Also they haven't released SM Galaxy 2 but it's far superior to SM Galaxy 1.
Prime 2 multiplayer online could be huge
I just got yuzu and im playing this game in 4k 60fps, its flawless and looks AMAZING! Its my first contact with Metroid prime and metroid as a saga and im loving it. In my country its really difficult to play Nintendo games bc they cost at least doble. In my case i plan on playing this remake and if there is no news about the sequel i will emulate the games for gamecube! So far its a great and interesting game
Man, I'm DREAMING about Prime 2 and 3 remastered! I can't wait to play them again, remastered on Switch!
OK, hear me out. Prime 2 in August/September this year, Prime 3 this time next year, and Prime 4 November 2024, along with a new console generation in time for Christmas. Maybe a big new 3D Mario for the console launch as well.
I feel like releasing all 3 Primes separately in the same calender year followed closely by MP4 would risk over saturation or at least wallet fatigue for a lot of people.
Metroid Prime 2 is my favorite Prime game. Would love to see it included with online multiplayer
This would def be a best case scenario that while I dont think its likely, man do I hope it happens
The problem is the touch controls in 3. I don't think they are going to require touch controls for any of them (partially because the Switch Lite can't). MP3 was made for touch controls and has never existed without them. So even a straight HD port has to deal with that, with some significant changes to the gameplay. There is more to it than just using dual sticks, some enemies you have to pull shields off, some puzzles require careful motions, etc. Oh, it could be done by adding animations or replacing some puzzles, but it's a little more complicated than with the other 2 which were originally build for the Gamecube controller.
EDIT: If I recall correctly, this was also actually given by the "leaks" of about a year+ ago as one of the reasons Nintendo was going with the graphics remake of 1 instead of with a port of the trilogy.
I've been taking my time with this remaster since I bought it immediately after the direct, only because I know it very well now after 20 years of playthroughs so wanted to make every moment last and take in all the new texture work.
I really want to play a remaster of 2 after this, it's got a mixed reception but I always love going to Aether after Tallon IV to save the Luminoth :)
I seriously hope so.
I just hope prime 3 corruption has standard control options.
It's the 1 game I never played in the series and had no interest in playing it with Wii style controls. I want a standard control option for the game.
I feel spoiled with MP remaster and I REALLY want at least MP2 to get the same treatment because it's my favorite of the trilogy
It's funny how recent Metrois games have been either shadowdropped or revealed very close to the launch date. Samus returns in 2017 was announced 3 months before release. Dread was kinda similar. Prime remaster was shadowdropped
I wouldn't be surprised if they di the same with Metroid Prime 4, which means whenever we see something about that game, whenever that may be, it might be just a few months before it's released
Metroid Prime was the first game I ever had, and it taught me to read. I never played the sequels until recently on Trilogy but after Prime Remastered I will be pleased to see Echoes Remastered!
I avoid digital purchases so waiting for my physical copy really looking forward to it . I'm from UK so march 3rd cannot come soon enough
Unless they were sitting on this for years since Retro was starting development on Prime 4, I don't see how they would have had the time to remaster 2 and 3. Even with a part of their team dedicated to making these I think it would be hard to see that happening this year. My thought is that we'll see 2 and 3 after 4 comes out.
Could you IMAGINE a world where all three Metroid Prime games have been given the remaster treatment, plus Prime 4 existing? 🤯
Happened with Xenoblade except 2 was already on the switch before the remaster of 1.
Metroid prime Hunters for DS was my first and last Metroid game I played and I LOVED IT. Sad I couldn't play these on the GameCube, honestly this became one of my hyped games for the year and eagerly waiting for the physical drop next week.
You do know if you got yourself a WiiU you could play Hunters as well as loads of other Metroid games on your TV? Despite not having a dedicated Metroid game the WiiU is THE game console for playing Metroid games.
Now I own 3 copies of Metroid Prime, and I’ve never beaten it, I’m gonna play through the whole thing on switch
My theory is pretty much the same as yours, but on a different time line. I see nintendos next gen system coming out end of 2024 and mp4 being released as a system seller with it. Most likely it will be announced next February.
Back in the day I used to be able to beat the game with 100% items and scans on hard in under 5 hours with no glitches or tricks. Even before the remastered version I'd been playing a lot recently and man am I not able to get just 100% items on easy under 5 hours lol. Wiser I may be in my old age but I'm definitely no where near as good at playing games as my younger self. Of course I have no idea what my route was from back then. The best route I've come up with thus far is around half an hour too long. Playing on harder difficulty just makes the game longer as missiles are harder to come by and enemies are sponges. So even if I get my easy mode time down that doesn't directly translate to normal or hard mode. My younger self would be shaking his head. I'm not a speed runner in the modern sense but I do like to get under the time limit for the ending. Excluding Samus Returns. Getting that time limit requires modern day speed runner tactics that I am not about.
i hear your theory and i think its plausible. i dont know how detailed they will remaster 2 and 3 and i dont care... but if they do good like they did prime 1 thatll be awesome... anyways... i think prime 2 will have some info at e3 timeframe alongside a trailer (date 2024) for prime 4, then prime 3 at fall direct with another teaser for prime 4 (like they drip feeded BOTW2), then e3 2024 they drop a release date and another trailer.
I really can’t wait till they remaster 2 and 3, because even though I’ve had the second Prime game since like 2008. I never beat it till I got older because I couldn’t figure out where all the keys were. And the third game I’ve played through and loved it, but I’m not a fan of the motion controls and more importantly I don’t know those games as well as I do the first Prime, a game that I’ve beaten so many times. So I’m excited and hopeful for those to get remasters as well
Metroid Prime gave me joy, happiness and hope for each and every hour until the end credits. Definitely 2 later this year and 3 early next year.
Or maybe they release gamecube compatibility for the switch with some start titles including Metroid Prime 2, 3 and much more. Meaning they dont remaster the rest of the games. But why wouldn't they!?
I doubt either one of these two games will be out before the Switchs lifespan is up, but who knows maybe Nintendos next console will have the full Metroid Prime Trilogy Remastered for it.
Bruuhh Emily Rogers was the first to report on the existence of this game back in November 2021 before anybody else, and in the same tweet she said Prime 2 and Prime 3 get upscaled ports and nothing more.
And its highly unlikely Metroid Prime 4 will follow up the story of the first 3 games anyway, they'll most likely go the God of War 2018 route and introduce a entirely new setting while acknowledging the events of the previous games for fans of those games. It probably won't even have the number 4 in the title so it won't alienate people unfamiliar with the franchise.
I think the biggest thing is that despite the 3 (or 5 if you count the 2 main spin offs) prime games don't rely on you having played everything in order to understand, Nintendo is probably aware of the weight that a game with "4" in the title has. Since Metroid has not been as big since the last Prime Game came out, they know there are a lot of people who have missed out on the whole franchise and may look at a game called "Metroid Prime 4" and feel like they can't play it if there are 3 whole games leading up to it. If it is a stand alone installment, they are fully aware it may look intimidating to just enter the franchise. So I do believe all 3 games will be released before 4 is out. Especially if they are $40 each, Nintendo can make $120 for people that tripple dip and that can potentially subsidize Prime 4 to some extent.
i would LOVE an echoes remaster!
I’m gonna snag it on physical I think. Can’t resist!!
You need to play it, dude!
the only way i see 2 and 3 releasing in time for 4 is if the 2 others release as a bundle but had less work put into them... even with 1.5 years of dev time pass on 2 and 3, they probably dont have the time to do it with mp4 needing to come out sooner rather than later. 1.5 years since MP1 remastered is supposedly finished since 2021.