Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is released on the Nintendo Wii, introducing new controls and gameplay features.
Metroid Prime: Trilogy is released, compiling Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on a single disc for the Nintendo Wii.
Samus Aran investigates the Space Pirate research station on Tallon IV, uncovering the Phazon and the Metroid Prime entity.
Samus defeats Metroid Prime, halting the infection of Tallon IV by Phazon temporarily.
Samus is sent to the planet Aether, where she confronts the impact of Phazon which has split the planet into Light and Dark dimensions.
The creation and confrontation with Dark Samus, a Phazon-corrupted entity born from Metroid Prime's remains, begins on Aether.
Samus defeats Dark Samus and restores balance to Aether by ending the Phazon threat on the planet.
Samus acquires the Phazon Suit, allowing her to harness Phazon powers to combat escalating threats.
Samus investigates a Phazon outbreak infecting multiple planets with the Space Pirates as they attempt to spread the corrupting substance galaxy-wide.
Samus defeats Dark Samus and ends the Space Pirates' Phazon plans, neutralizing the galaxy-wide Phazon threat.
