A week out from the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2 and Switch, the Entertainment Software Rating Board has shared its official rating summary of the game.
It once again highlights the title’s ‘T’ for “Teen” rating, as the game features “animated blood and violence”. Here’s the official rundown. This same rating was originally spotted on Nintendo’s US website in September. Here’s the summary in full:
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with Animated Blood and Violence. Also includes In-Game Purchases. This is a first-person adventure game in which players assume the role of a space bounty hunter who must find a way home. Players explore a planet to uncover its mystery while engaging in combat against alien creatures and space pirates. Players use power beams, missiles, and elemental attacks to battle enemies in frenetic combat. Combat is highlighted by blaster effects, frequent explosions, and screen-shaking effects. A handful of alien creatures and boss characters emit blue/green blood when shot.”
As previously mentioned, this age rating is consistent with the main Metroid Prime games before the fourth entry. And once again, here’s ESRB’s basic summary of this particular age rating, describing what a game under this classification may contain:
“Teen – content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language.”
“In-game Purchases” are also specifically mentioned for the original Switch version of the game, which appears to be for the game’s Upgrade Pack.
In other Metroid Prime 4 news, Nintendo has also recently revealed the eShop file sizes of the game on the Switch 2 and Switch. A demo for the game has also been spotted at Switch 2 kiosks over the past week. You can find out more in our previous coverage here on Nintendo Life.
