When will motorcycles be unlocked in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond?

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The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a major event with: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Not only did the game finally have a release date after eight years, but fans also got a glimpse of Samus riding around on a motorcycle, which was later revealed to be named Vi-O-La.

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Now that the game has finally been released, many people will want to know how to unlock the motorcycle. Metroid Prime 4: BeyondAnd how to use it. Those who turned off the tutorial might want to learn how to get on and off the Vi-O-La. Because it's not immediately obvious.

How to Ride a Motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Players can find Vi-O-La shortly after arriving in the Volt Forge area while searching for the second teleporter key. But before you can actually use it, you first need to do the following: Restore power to Tower 1 Just take the elevator down to the lowest part of the tower and activate the lightning rod. You can then ride your motorcycle back to the area. Interacting with the Vi-O-La Suit Printer. Doing so will unlock the Vi-O-La suit, after which players can: Activate your motorcycle by pressing the A button.

All Vi-O-La Controls (How to Get Off a Motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4)

Piloting Samus' motorcycle is relatively simple. Players can press the R or ZR button to accelerate and the L or ZL button to brake. To get off the motorcycle, the player must press the + button.It can also be used to summon Vi-O-La in areas where it can be ridden. Later in the game, players can unlock the ability to perform speed boosts and fire projectiles by pressing the B and A buttons respectively. It is possible to scan objects while riding a motorcycle, but only while the psychic visor is equipped.

action	button
accelerate	R/ZR
brake	L/ZL
visor change	X
fire projectile	no way
injection	Z.L.
speed boost	rain
Disembark/summon	+
Switch minimap	▼