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Nintendo has renewed the trademarks forMetroid Prime HuntersandMetroid Prime 3: Corruption, prompting many to theorize that remakes or remasters of both titles may be on the way. With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 just around the corner,Metroidfans are more eager than ever to hear about the franchise’s future, and these trademark renewals being reported so close to the system’s release have only fanned the flames of the rumor mill.
Fans of Nintendo’s legendary action-adventure series are gearing up for its latest entry, withMetroid Prime 4: Beyondscheduled to be releasedfor the Switch 2 sometime in 2025. First announced in 2017, the title was initially in the works at Bandai Namco Studios, but changed hands to Retro Studios in 2019, significantly impeding its development timeline. Eager players got a detailed look at the game during a March Nintendo Direct, with its protagonist Samus Aran boasting new psychic abilities and a fresh suit of armor. While the title’s release is said to be just around the corner,Metroidfans may have even more to celebrate if a recent report proves to be fruitful.
According to a new report viaChizai Watch(and spotted byInsider Gaming), Nintendo has renewed the trademarks for bothMetroid Prime HuntersandMetroid Prime 3: Corruption, potentially signifying that the popular games may be getting remakes or remasters.Metroid Prime Hunterswas released in 2006 and is said by many fans to be one of thebest DS spin-off gamesof all time, boasting incredible graphics for the period.Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, released in 2007 for the Wii, received both commercial and critical acclaim, with many dubbing it the best title in thePrimetrilogy. While it’s possible that Nintendo renewed these trademarks simply to protect its IP, the company may be planning to create moreMetroidcontent for its new console in the near future.
Trademarks for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and Metroid Prime Hunters Renewed by Nintendo
In February, a leak implied that anew 2DMetroidgamecould be on the way in 2025, reportedly in the works atMetroid Dreaddeveloper MercurySteam. Unfortunately, this hasn’t been confirmed or denied, though many remain skeptical given the upcoming release ofMetroid Prime 4: Beyond. Given the continued popularity of the franchise, even during its more dormant periods, Nintendo may be keen to bring Samus back in more ways than one.
WhileMetroid Prime 4: Beyondisn’t aNintendo Switch 2 launch title, fans can look forward to jumping into plenty of action-packed titles on June 5, includingBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster,Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, andMario Kart World. A concrete release date for the newestMetroidtitle will likely be revealed in the coming months.
