Nintendo Working on “Core Pokémon RPG” and Metroid Prime 4 for Switch [Update]

By Jonathan Leack

Update: IGN has confirmed Metroid Prime 4 is not being developed by Retro Studios. Instead, it is being handled by “a talented new development team,” and will still be overseen by the same producer, Kensuke Tanabe.

Original Story: Toward the middle of Nintendo’s E3 Spotlight, Tsunekazu Ishihara shared that Nintendo and Game Freak are currently working on a “core Pokémon RPG” for the Nintendo Switch. Although no additional details were provided, he made clear that it will be at least a year before it’s released.

In addition, Metroid Prime 4 was confirmed, with a release year of 2018. A logo was shown before Nintendo cut away to a new Yoshi title.

Are you interested in a new Metroid Prime? Let us know in the comments below.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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