Fans are puzzled as Amazon cancels Metroid Prime 4 pre-orders en masse, sparking theories about what could be behind the move. Some orders date back to 2017 and included rare discounts.
Hundreds of gamers received unexpected emails from Amazon informing them of the cancellation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond pre-orders. This decision, which only affects customers who reserved their copies through Amazon, has led to widespread speculation among the gaming community. While some fear this could signal trouble for the game’s development—initially announced in 2017 and later completely rebooted—most believe the cancellations are unrelated to Nintendo’s progress on the title.
Social media platforms like Reddit, X, and ResetEra are buzzing with posts about the mass cancellations. Many of these pre-orders date as far back as 2017 or 2018, when Amazon offered significant discounts for pre-purchasing games. Now, however, the retailer lists Samus Aran’s latest adventure as “sold out.”
Could Stock Issues Be to Blame?
Unsurprisingly, fans have floated theories involving the anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch. Some speculate that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, forcing Amazon to cancel reservations made for the current console. However, Nintendo has already confirmed that the game will be available on the existing Switch, debunking this theory entirely.
The more plausible explanation, according to fan discussions, is that Amazon may be struggling to secure enough copies of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to meet demand. This issue has plagued other recent Nintendo Switch releases, where stock shortages have caused significant disruptions in online availability. Many now believe Amazon canceled these pre-orders simply because they couldn’t guarantee enough copies to fulfill all orders.
For those affected, pre-ordering Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on another platform will now be necessary. Meanwhile, the broader gaming community remains eager for more details about the game’s release date. Some even speculate that this announcement could coincide with the reveal of the Nintendo Switch’s successor. Regardless, many believe Samus Aran’s next adventure will be playable both on the current Switch and any upcoming hardware.
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