We Have a 'Metroid Prime 4' Release Window In Mind

It's been almost a year and a half since the game's initial introduction, but we have a feeling that Nintendo will be pushing its forthcoming Switch first-person shooter Metroid Prime 4 something fierce next year. And while we wait to see if the game gets showcased at The Game Awards next month, Reggie Son-Aime, president of Nintendo, did provide a hint that he knows When the game will be released.

While speaking with Mashable, Son-Likes teased that the company has a timeframe in mind, but would not reveal what it is.

"Internally, we have expectations about when[[Metroid Prime 4]is going to be released, "Son-Aime said." We have not announced it, but it's a game, the game is well in development. "

He also noted how careful the company is when it comes to announcing games under release windows. "Typically six months to maybe a year ago, we are in this world, but it is important for us to think that it is important to have a game that is" "he said. Zelda. We were messaging a new Zelda Experience back during the days of the Wii U … it really depends on the game, it depends on the type of development it's going through, and it depends on how we feel the consumer is going to respond to the particular message, " he explained.

But launch windows play an important part as well. "This is something that Mr. [Shinya] Takahashi really thinks deeply about these internal development, "said Fils-Aime." We are certainly thinking about launching key games during key selling seasons. So it was well thought-through to have, for example, Zelda as a key when the switch first came out. It was well thought-of to have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2 to maintain momentum in that early launch window … it was thought-out to have a game like Super Mario Party to kick off our selling season. It was well thought-of to have Pokemon and Smash Bros. as key anchors. "

Oh, and he's going to find a job – who he's going to "main" as in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate next month. "I'm focused right now on playing Ridley," he said, talking about one of the new additions to the series. "My strategy is simple.It is a well-known fact that I am not very good. Super Smash Bros. I'm going to get Ridley so that at 12:01, the morning of the 7th, I can be the best Ridley player for a very short period of time. That's my strategy. "

We'll see how that goes. In the meantime, you can read the rest of Son-Aime's interview here; and do not forget his thoughts Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and some "brand new surprises" coming next year for Switch.

Metroid Prime 4 does not currently have a release date, but we've got our fingers crossed for next year!

(Hat tip to Mashable for the details!)