Nintendo's long-time producer Kensuke Tanabe announced that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is his final project at the company after a significant career of 40 years. Despite the game's release, he expressed concern over the unfinished storyline of the antagonist Sylux, introduced in Metroid Prime: Hunters. Tanabe aimed to expand the Metroid Prime universe through Sylux, but he acknowledged that future developments in the series are uncertain following his departure. While Metroid Prime 4 launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, it received a tempered critical response, raising questions about its sales performance and the franchise's future direction.

nWill there be more Metroid games after Metroid Prime 4?

The future of the Metroid series remains unclear, especially with Kensuke Tanabe's departure. It is uncertain whether any new installments will complete the Sylux storyline, leaving fans hoping for the continuation of the franchise through other developers at Nintendo or Retro Studios.

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Metroid is a staple of Nintendo's gaming library, originally released in 1986, it introduced players to the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran. The Metroid Prime series, launched in 2002 for the GameCube, marked a significant evolution into 3D gaming while retaining the franchise’s classic exploration and platforming elements. With Tanabe’s extensive history including contributions to notable titles, his absence may impact the development and thematic future of the franchise.