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January 25, 2019: It has been announced that the development of Metroid Prime 4 has restarted, with Retro Studios again at the helm.
August 8, 2018: Dark Samus is confirmed to appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable character!
June 12, 2018: Ridley will finally appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable character on December 7!
September 15, 2017: Metroid: Samus Returns is released worldwide!
June 13, 2017: Metroid: Samus Returns is announced at E3, to be released on September 15, 2017 for Nintendo 3DS!
June 13, 2017: Metroid Prime 4 is announced at E3 as now in development for Nintendo Switch!

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Did You Know...

To commemorate the announcement of Metroid: Samus Returns, we're featuring 10 did you know facts about the original Metroid II: Return of Samus! Did you know...

...that the Galactic Federation Special Squadron's remains are never seen in the game?

...that the round-shouldered Varia Suit and many recurring items were introduced in Metroid II?

...that Metroid II was the first game to use Save Stations?

...that Metroid II was not playable on any current gen consoles until the Nintendo 3DS?

...that the manual for the game has several spelling mistakes?

...that Metroid II has the most boss battles in the series, with 40 Metroid fights?

...that it is the only Metroid game without a countdown sequence?

...that the "rock icicle" is the only creature not named in the Metroid II manual?

...that Retro Studios considered remaking Metroid II as a side project?

...that AM2R, a fan remake of Metroid II was released on the series' 30th anniversary in 2016?

Featured article

The Grapple Beam, also known as the Grappling Beam in Super Metroid, is a beam weapon with tethering properties. It is used to latch onto certain surfaces, allowing Samus to swing from this point and reach areas that would be otherwise unreachable without the Screw Attack or Space Jump. Upgrades to the beam allow it to perform other functions such as lassoing and feeding/drawing energy in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.

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