Summary
- An advertising banner in London’s Oxford Circus Underground station showed Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with an ‘Out Now’ badge.
- The game’s release date remains unknown, and it has not been released or shadow-dropped.
- Fans suspect the ‘Out Now’ badge was mistakenly placed instead of a ‘Coming Soon’ or release date sticker.
- Metroid Prime 4 is still expected to launch later in 2025 on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Metroid Prime 4’s Confusing London Underground Ad
Metroid Prime 4 fans were puzzled when a large advertising banner at Oxford Circus Underground station in London showed the game with a bold “Out Now” label, suggesting the game had launched.
This was surprising since the game has yet to receive an official release date or any shadow drop on digital stores.
The banner featured Samus Aran in her new suit and included the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition logo, accompanied by a list of game features. However, the presence of the “Out Now” badge seemed to be a mistake, possibly a template used prematurely or swapped incorrectly.
Such an advertising blunder is particularly notable because ad space at Oxford Circus is highly valuable, costing thousands of pounds per week. Nintendo’s marketing team likely intended to display a “Coming Soon” message or a specific release date once finalised.
This mix-up has led fans to speculate that an official release date announcement might be imminent, especially since the banner appeared alongside ads for other upcoming Switch 2 titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
What’s Next for Metroid Prime 4?
Despite the confusion caused by the ad, Metroid Prime 4 remains highly anticipated and is expected to release later this year for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Fans will have to wait patiently as Nintendo prepares to fill gaps in its next-gen lineup with this game and others.
In the meantime, players can enjoy other exciting Switch 2 titles that are already available, keeping their excitement alive while awaiting Samus’ next adventure.
