Metroid Prime 4 is finally here after over a decade of waiting, and the good news is that it’s about on par with previous games in the series in multiple ways. Not only is there a ton of content to tackle, but it’s also a reasonable length.
Here’s a full breakdown of how Metroid Prime 4 measures up to the rest of the series, and what you’ll unlock after clearing it.
How Long Is Each Metroid Prime Game?
The Full Breakdown
Fascinatingly, Metroid Prime games are all similar when it comes to game length. For this particular list, we’re using HowLongToBeat as a reference for the first three games, and our own experience for Metroid Prime 4.
- Metroid Prime – 14 hours
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes – 16.5 hours
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – 13 hours
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 13 hours
How Long Is Metroid Prime 4?
We cleared Metroid Prime 4 in roughly 13 hours. We had 66% of items discovered, and were well on our way to getting a full 100% completion rate. Because of how compact the game is and how efficiently designed the Sol Valley central hub is, you’ll acquire a large amount of items naturally during your playthrough.
Based on subsequent time played, it takes around 15-20 hours to 100% Metroid Prime 4, depending on how long you take for specific boss fights and how fast you are at puzzle-solving.
What Do You Get For Beating Metroid Prime 4?
You Can Unlock Hard Mode
After beating Metroid Prime 4 in normal mode (the highest mode available at the start of the game), we unlocked hard mode, as well as several new radio tracks to listen to in the overworld. Hard mode isn’t just a stat-crunch for enemies, as combat difficulty is increased overall, and using save stations will only restore your energy.
If you want to play hard mode in Metroid Prime 4, you’ll need to clear the game at least once first. After that, you can start another save file and embark on a new, more difficult journey.
- Released
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December 4, 2025
- ESRB
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Teen / Animated Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Retro Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
- Engine
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RUDE engine
