For years now, rumors and leaks have pointed to a Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port being in the works at Nintendo, with the latest information suggesting that the project has actually finished development. Apparently, Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch is ready for release, but Nintendo is sitting on it until it can release it closer to the Metroid Prime 4 release date. Whether or not there's any truth to these rumors remains to be seen, but now Samus Aran voice actor Jennifer Hale was commented on the situation.
If the Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port does exist, it seems as though Hale has not been contacted about it. This could be a strong indication that Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch is a straight port with no new content, so fans should expect an experience near-identical to the Wii version. The most likely scenario is that Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch will have slightly improved graphics and not much else, though that's just speculation at this time as Nintendo hasn't even confirmed that it exists yet.
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Jennifer Hale seemingly being unaware of Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch may make some fans think that the rumors about the project are false, but that's not necessarily the case. Since Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch is a port of an existing game, it wouldn't necessarily call for any new voice work to be recorded. This could explain how the Metroid Prime Trilogy Switch port could exist behind close doors without Hale knowing about it.
For those somehow unfamiliar with her work, Jennifer Hale is known for being the world's most-prolific video game voice actress, and she continues to have a major presence in the industry. This year alone, Hale has already provided the voice for the popular new Ratchet & Clank character Rivet in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and she also provides the voice for Kimmy Howell in the upcoming No More Heroes 3.
And while Hale has apparently not been contacted to provide any additional voice work for Samus Aran in Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch, that doesn't mean that she won't have a chance to play the character again at some point in the future. After all, Retro Studios is making Metroid Prime 4 right now, and since Hale voiced Samus in the previous three Metroid Prime games, it would make sense to have her reprise the role in the new game.
As it stands, Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch hasn't even been officially announced. While Metroid Prime Trilogy retail leaks and reports from reputable industry insiders certainly suggest that the project is in the works, it's better for fans to keep their expectations in check until Nintendo itself makes the official announcement.
Metroid Prime Trilogy is available for the Wii.
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