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Metroid Prime Origins

A fully complete adaptation of Metroid Prime for the Game Cube in 2D, complimented by a fake-bit aesthetic. This has been lovely to work on, and I had a lovely team of fellow fans by my side this entire time…

7 August 2026

Metroid Prime Origins is an adventure developed by Lv.4 Games, released 7 August 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Metroid Prime Origins is

Metroid Prime Origins is an adventure game developed by Lv.4 Games and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on GameMaker.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A fully complete adaptation of Metroid Prime for the Game Cube in 2D, complimented by a fake-bit aesthetic. This has been lovely to work on, and I had a lovely team of fellow fans by my side this entire time. This game was made with no generative AI. All sprites and music were created by fans, and all of the in-game lore has been re-written; based on the original NTSC lore.
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How it plays

Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Metroid Prime Origins launched on 7 August 2026, within three weeks of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Star Wars Zero Company.

Released around the same time: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars Zero Company.

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When did Metroid Prime Origins come out?
Metroid Prime Origins was released on 7 August 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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