Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

This page details pre-release information and/or media for Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

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Development Timeline#

2002

• November 18 - The singleplayer pitch of Metroid 1.5 is written.¹
• November 24 - The multiplayer section of the Metroid 1.5 pitch is written.
• December 3 - Information on enemy types, a melee attack, and a power-up system are written for the Metroid 1.5 pitch.

2003

• January 23 - Inside sources from Retro Studios tell IGN that a sequel to Metroid Prime is in the planning stages, having been cleared by Nintendo.²
• February 4 - A new page on Nintendo's website officially confirms Metroid Prime 2, with the title being tentative at this time.³⁴
• May 13 - A short gameplay video is shown at E3 2003.⁵
• December 5 - On their freshly-revamped website, Retro Studios assures that they are "working hard" on the Metroid Prime sequel.⁶

2004

• January 8 - IGN reports on two sources "close to Nintendo" claiming "full-blown multiplayer" for the game.⁷
• April 14 - GameInformer magazine shares details about the game and its multiplayer, showing a screenshot of four-player split-screen.⁸⁹
• April 24 - Nintendo announces the full title of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.¹⁰
• April 30 - Nintendo reveals some details on the story and multiplayer.¹¹
• May 11 - A trailer is shown at E3 2004.¹² A gameplay demo is at the event, too.
• June 29 - Build date of the Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc.¹³
• July 1 - Sources "close to Nintendo" tell IGN of a Metroid Prime GameCube bundle with an Echoes demo coming.¹⁴
• August 4 - Nintendo officially announces the Prime bundle for August 15.¹⁵
• August 15 - The Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc is released.¹⁶
• Week before August 23 - A playable demo of the multiplayer makes it to GC-Games Convention.¹⁷
• September 13 - The official box art is revealed.¹⁸
• September 21 - Build date of the Multi-Game Demo Disc demo version.
• September 29 - Build date of the European Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc demo version.
• October 7 - A demo is shown at Nintendo Gamers Summit.¹⁹
• October 18 - Build date of the North American version.
• October 27 - Build date of the European/Australian version.
• November 15 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is released for GameCube in North America.²⁰²¹²²
• November 26 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is released for GameCube in Europe.
• December 2 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is released for GameCube in Australia.
• December 20 - Build date of the Japanese version.

2005

• May 26 - Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes is released for GameCube in Japan.

References#