It looks like Xbox isn’t the only game company looking to do shadow drops this 2023. Metroid Prime, the beloved sci-fi shooter from 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, is getting remastered, and what’s more, players can download the digital version of Metroid Prime Remastered later today.
The announcement was made during the recent Nintendo Direct, and alongside the digital shadow drop, a physical version of the remaster will also be available starting February 22. You can check out the trailer for the remaster here:
The trailer goes on to showcase some gameplay of the remaster, showing off elements and features from the original game, such as the visors and lock-on feature.
Because the remaster is made for the Nintendo Switch, it’ll also introduce new dual-stick controls which should feel more intuitive and familiar to new players. Don’t worry, though, as you can choose different control styles, too, so you can recreate the original feel and movement from the GameCube if you prefer that instead.
The Metroid Prime remaster launches digitally later today, but if you’re a diehard Metroid fan and want to get the physical version of the remaster, you’re going to have to wait a couple of weeks.