Saving your progress in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond isn’t as straightforward as you might expect. Between scattered save stations and unpredictable checkpoints, one misstep can send you back farther than you’d think. Here’s how to make every scan and battle count without losing hard-earned progress.
You might think how to save in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would come up during one of the game’s initial tutorials or maybe in conversation with good ol’ Miles Mackenzie. And you’d be wrong. This is old-school Metroid, which means not only does it expect you to figure saving out for yourself, but it also only gives you one reliable way to record your progress.
Where are Save Stations in Sol Valley and early areas
Save Stations in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s early areas and Sol Valley are strategically placed for key moments, though Sol Valley has notably few-often just one main station that’s easy to miss.
Early Game Locations
The first Save Station appears in Fury Green at Resin Creek, shortly after entering from the UTO Research Station; scan it for your Logbook while it restores health and ammo. Additional early stations hide near dungeon entrances or boss paths in areas like Flare Pool’s Scrapyard Access (side door) and basic tunnels before major events.
Sol Valley Specifics
Sol Valley features a single prominent Save Station southwest of Chrono Tower, accessible via an elevator or random tunnel along western ridges near Volt Forge and Fury Green entrances-look for it en route to Lava Lake Bridge or Ice Belt. It’s often “sunken” or behind specific doors, near a portal/altar for upgrades like Vi-O-La Turbo Tank; players report driving circuits or using Thunder Shot to reveal nearby paths.
Tips for Exploration
These stations glow orange and only mark on maps after visiting, so check ridges, debris sites (e.g., Western/Northern G.F. sites), and shrines like Ladder of Thought or Ring of Thunder-autosaves help but manual saves prevent progress loss in this vast desert.
How to access the Sol Valley Save Station near Chrono Tower
The Sol Valley Save Station near Chrono Tower is the area’s primary one, positioned southwest of the tower on elevated ridges accessible via Vi-O-La bike paths.
Access Route
Exit Volt Forge or Fury Green toward Chrono Tower, then head southwest along western cliffs overlooking sand dunes-spot it glowing orange just below a Thunder Shot altar/portal and above Vi-O-La Boost Tank platforms (southeast of the station). Dismount Vi-O-La, jump across three dune platforms to a higher ledge if needed, then approach directly; no special abilities required beyond basic traversal.
Nearby Landmarks
It’s en route to Lava Lake Bridge tunnels or Ice Belt, often near Tokabi’s smoke trail camps and debris sites-use Thunder Shot on nearby locks for upgrades post-save. Scan for Logbook entry on first visit, and copy your save here before progressing.
