Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime: Hunters has been delayed to the first quarter of 2006.

The first person variant on the Metroid series is set to feature a level of action not seen in the console versions. However, the reason for the game’s delay has yet to be revealed. At E3 NST had confirmed that the title would not be playable online.

Given that the release date for this title has been pushed back several times already, it is likely that this delay may be to brint the game’s multiplayer mode online via Nintendo’s wireless service.

Be sure to stick with DS Advanced for continued coverage of this developing title.