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Cadence3.75 yrs
Last entry11 mos
Expected~Jul 2029
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
73 (1991) → 76 (2025)
Average 79 across 14 entries
73 (1991) → 76 (2025)
Average 79 across 14 entries
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Latest entry|Released Dec 04, 2025|A little late
Since last release: 4 yrs 2 mos
Previous: Metroid Dread
Typical release: Mar 2025
Usual gap then: 3.5 yrs
9 months late
Since this release: 11 mos
Metroid Dread
Released Oct 07, 2021|A little late
Since last release: 4 yrs 1 mo
Previous: Metroid: Samus Returns
Typical release: Oct 2020
Usual gap then: 3 yrs
11 months late
Metroid: Samus Returns
Released Sep 15, 2017|Very late
Since last release: 7 yrs
Previous: Metroid: Other M
Typical release: Jan 2012
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
5 yrs 8 mos late
Metroid: Other M
Released Aug 31, 2010|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 8 mos
Previous: Special Mission
Typical release: Apr 2010
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
4 months late
Special Mission
Released Dec 31, 2008|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 4 mos
Previous: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Typical release: Dec 2008
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
1 month late
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Released Aug 27, 2007|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
Previous: Metroid Prime Hunters
Typical release: Jun 2007
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
3 months late
Metroid Prime Hunters
Released Mar 20, 2006|Early
Since last release: 5 mos
Previous: Metroid Prime Pinball
Typical release: May 2007
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
1 yr 2 mos early
Metroid Prime Pinball
Released Oct 24, 2005|Early
Since last release: 11 mos
Previous: Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt
Typical release: Oct 2006
Usual gap then: 2 yrs
1 yr early
Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt
Released Nov 21, 2004|Very early
Since last release: 0 mos
Previous: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Typical release: Sep 2007
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
2 yrs 10 mos early
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Released Nov 15, 2004|Very early
Since last release: 9 mos
Previous: Metroid: Zero Mission
Typical release: Feb 2008
Usual gap then: 4 yrs
3 yrs 3 mos early
Metroid: Zero Mission
Released Feb 09, 2004|Very early
Since last release: 1 yr 3 mos
Previous: Metroid Fusion
Typical release: Oct 2008
Usual gap then: 6 yrs
4 yrs 8 mos early
Metroid Prime
Released Nov 17, 2002|Very late
Since last release: 8 yrs 8 mos
Previous: Super Metroid
Typical release: Oct 1997
Usual gap then: 3.5 yrs
5 yrs 1 mo late
Metroid Fusion
Released Nov 17, 2002|Very late
Since last release: 8 yrs 8 mos
Previous: Super Metroid
Typical release: Oct 1997
Usual gap then: 3.5 yrs
5 yrs 1 mo late
Metroid
1986 — 2025
Metroid FAQ
- When is the next Metroid game coming out?
- Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 3.75 years, the next Metroid game is expected around July 2029. The latest entry is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Dec 04, 2025).
- How long is the usual gap between Metroid games?
- Lately, mainline Metroid games arrive about every 3.75 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 16 entries since 1986, with the most recent gaps counting most.
- What is the latest Metroid game?
- The most recent mainline Metroid game is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, released Dec 04, 2025.
- How many mainline Metroid games are there?
- There are 16 mainline Metroid games, from Metroid (1986) to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (2025).
Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track