Nintendo Direct Surprises Fans with Metroid Prime 4 Tease, Hollow Knight: Silksong News, and a Zelda Spin-Off Reveal

Nintendo dropped a bombshell of announcements during today’s highly anticipated June Direct, leaving fans exhilarated and speculating wildly about what’s next. The showcase brought news that devotees have been waiting on for years—including a surprising update on Metroid Prime 4, a long-overdue status check on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and the surprise reveal of a new Zelda spin-off that no one saw coming.

The highlight of the presentation was undoubtedly Metroid Prime 4. After years of radio silence—and a full development restart in 2019—the game finally re-emerged with a brief but tantalizing gameplay teaser. The footage showed Samus navigating dark corridors with atmospheric lighting and dynamic combat animations reminiscent of Metroid Prime’s earlier trilogy, promising a return to the beloved first-person Metroidvania formula. While a firm release date was not provided, Nintendo confirmed a 2025 launch window, giving longtime fans hope that the wait is almost over.

But Metroid wasn’t the only long-gestating game to make its return. Hollow Knight: Silksong, the follow-up to Team Cherry’s critically acclaimed metroidvania, finally received a new trailer—its first since 2023. The trailer showcased protagonist Hornet in fast-paced combat sequences set across gothic-inspired biomes, along with new enemies and abilities. Team Cherry remains tight-lipped on a release date, but even this short glimpse was enough to reignite the passionate Silksong fanbase.

The presentation wrapped up with a true curveball: a new Legend of Zelda spin-off titled *Zelda: Echoes of the Hero*. Departing from the typical top-down or open-world structure, this game places players in the role of Princess Zelda herself in a 3D platforming adventure, with puzzle-solving and stealth gameplay reminiscent of *Ocarina of Time*’s Sheikah segments. Set within the Breath of the Wild universe, *Echoes of the Hero* is slated to launch in early 2025.

With a blend of long-awaited updates and bold new ideas, today’s Nintendo Direct may go down as one of the most exciting in recent memory. Whether you’re a fan of space-faring bounty hunters, bug-themed fantasy, or Hyrule’s royal family, the future of Nintendo’s lineup looks brighter than ever.