Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Surpasses 1 Million Sales – Switch & Switch 2 Combined
- Nintendo has confirmed that Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has surpassed one million units sold, combining sales figures from both the original Nintendo Switch and the recently released...
- The confirmation comes after some concern arose following Nintendo’s Q3 FY2026 financial results, where Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was notably absent from the lists of games exceeding one...
- A Nintendo representative explained to Stephen Totilo of Game File that, when combined, sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond exceeded one million copies.
Nintendo has confirmed that Nintendo’s Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has surpassed one million units sold, combining sales figures from both the original Nintendo Switch and the recently released Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. The milestone was reached despite the game not appearing on Nintendo’s individual million-seller lists for either platform.
The confirmation comes after some concern arose following Nintendo’s Q3 FY2026 financial results, where Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was notably absent from the lists of games exceeding one million units sold on either the Switch or Switch 2. Nintendo separates sales data by SKU, meaning each console version is tracked independently. Because neither version individually reached one million copies sold by December 31, 2025, it didn’t qualify for inclusion on either list.
A Nintendo representative explained to Stephen Totilo of Game File that, when combined, sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond exceeded one million copies. The game launched on , achieving the sales figure in under a month, before the close of Q3 on .
This nuanced reporting highlights a key aspect of Nintendo’s sales tracking methodology. While a game might achieve a combined sales total of one million units across multiple platforms, it won’t be recognized as a million-seller on either platform’s individual list unless it reaches that threshold independently. This distinction caused initial confusion among fans and observers of Nintendo’s financial performance.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had a complex development history, announced in and undergoing a significant shift in development studios from Bandai Namco to Retro Studios. The game ultimately received favorable reviews, though some critics noted it didn’t fully recapture the legacy of previous Metroid Prime titles. Kensuke Tanabe, a long-time producer on the Metroid Prime franchise, confirmed that this was his final game at Nintendo.
Nintendo’s Q3 FY2026 results also included million-selling titles such as Kirby Air Riders and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, demonstrating continued strong performance across its portfolio. The company is scheduled to release its Q4 FY2026 report in the coming months, which may provide a more detailed breakdown of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s sales performance.
The success of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, even with the complexities of tracking sales across two console generations, is a positive sign for Nintendo. The game’s launch coincided with increased attention on the Switch 2 and its performance will likely be a key data point as Nintendo continues to navigate the transition to its next-generation hardware. While the exact sales split between the original Switch and the Switch 2 remains undisclosed, the combined figure demonstrates a solid start for Samus Aran’s latest adventure.
Nintendo will be showcasing more games coming to both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch in a Nintendo Direct presentation today, .