Metroid games can be unforgiving, so we're here to help you work out how to save in Metroid Prime 4. Isolation and surviving on planets that despise your existence is just another day in Samus' life, so knowing how to retain your progress and finding a retreat from the threats of Viewros is essential. But that isn't always easy.
Unlike other shooters, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesn't throw autosaves at you all the time. If you want to keep your progress, you need to utilize a save point. Whether you're returning to the series or are completely new to it, this guide is your one-stop shop for saving your game.
Here's how to save your game in Metroid Prime 4:
What are Save Stations in Metroid Prime 4?
Save Stations are locations where you can save your progress in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. You see, saving works differently in this FPS game. There isn't an option in the main menu or bountiful autosaves to fall back on. You need to manually visit a Save Station as you get further into the game. Save Stations have other features, too.
Aside from keeping your progress, Save Stations fully replenish your health and ammunition. Need more missiles? This is an easy way to get more ammo without trekking around the world. But now you know what they are, you should get acquainted with using them.
How do I save the game in Metroid Prime 4?
To save your game in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, walk onto the golden pad of any Save Station. Once you stand on this pad, you'll enter a unique animation, and the game will ask you if you want to 'save mission progress'. Tap the A button to do this, and there you go, your game progress is now saved.
Where do I find Save Stations in Metroid Prime 4?
Finding Save Stations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond isn't exactly straightforward. Because the game focuses on open-ended spaces with plenty of places to explore, they aren't available immediately. Some of them may even require specific psychic abilities to access them. The good news is that the first two major Save Stations in Fury Green as part of the game's initial tutorials.
You can also take a note of where the Save Stations are on the map after finding them by using this symbol above. Now you know how to save the game, our Metroid Prime 4 graphics modes guide is your next port of call.