Fans eagerly anticipating Metroid Prime 4: Beyond were surprised to encounter a promotional poster in London falsely claiming the game is already available. Developed by Retro Studios, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was initially revealed during Nintendo's 2017 Direct presentation and remains scheduled for a 2025 launch on both Switch 2 and original Switch consoles.

2025 promises to be a landmark year for Nintendo, featuring not only the debut of their next-generation console but also major franchise releases like Donkey Kong: Bananza, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The latter has experienced a particularly notable development cycle, including a complete studio transition earlier in production.

A recently spotted advertisement at London's Oxford Circus station, shared by Reddit user orchestar (via Wario64), incorrectly displays an "Out Now" label for the unreleased game. This has led to various theories among the community - some speculate about misplaced release date stickers, while others suggest a graphic design error where the "Out Now" text may have overwritten the correct "2025" release window.

While the Metroid series installment remains in development, this marketing mishap has fueled speculation about Nintendo's potential release schedule. With Donkey Kong: Bananza slated for July, industry observers suggest August could be a plausible timeframe for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, creating a strong lineup of first-party titles following the Switch 2 launch.

The Switch 2 continues breaking sales records as Nintendo's fastest-selling console, though third-party software performance has reportedly lagged behind first-party offerings. Titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are expected to drive both software sales and hardware adoption for the new system.