Nintendo Shows Off Gameplay for the Vi-O-La Motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
Nintendo detailed the Vi-O-La, a summonable motorcycle that will feature in the upcoming title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The vehicle is designed to alter traversal for Samus Aran-the player character- but only in certain areas of the planet Viewros.
The summoning behavior and traversal of Vi-O-La
The Vi-O-La was first revealed in a trailer by Nintendo Direct. Flying just below the level of speeding, it is a motorcycle created by the Lamorn civilization. According to the update on Nintendo's Japanese website, the summonable vehicle is available to Samus only in designated areas of the environment. Upon dismounting; the game shifts back into standard first-person immersion.
The bike does not only offer a means of conveyance; it possesses combat capabilities. Players may engage enemies or clear obstacles, like scattered ore, using in-game actions as the exploration unfolds.
On-Board Actions and Abilities
Here are some of the key features that Vi-O-La offers to Samus:
- Power Boost: Increased speed for a short period of time, also able to knock back enemies.
- Drift Power-Slide: For a deft sideways drift.
- Homing Energy Blasts: Offensive abilities that can lock on to and shoot at five targets at once.
Amiibo and Release Date Information
Around the time of the promotion of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo is also releasing a Samus- riding-the-Vi-O-La Amiibo. This limited figure will set you back $39.99 and will see its release on November 6.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on December 4, 2025. In line with the same release date, an Amiibo of Sylux will be sold for $29.99.
Story Context
Although most story elements still remain unconfirmed, the game's starting point consists of Samus marooned on the planet Viewros. During her exploration, she will come across artifacts from the Lamorn race. The bounty hunter Sylux is confirmed to return as an antagonist into the story.
