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Metroid Prime: Locations

Seven main locations: the prologue frigate and six regions on Tallon IV. Individual rooms and the crashed frigate are not counted as separate regions.

Contains late-game location and upgrade spoilers.

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Frigate Orpheon — Metroid Prime
Prologue

Frigate Orpheon

The Space Pirate research frigate introduces scanning, combat and an emergency escape. Its later wreck is part of Tallon Overworld.

Tallon Overworld — Metroid Prime
Surface & hub

Tallon Overworld

A rainy wilderness containing Samus’s landing site, the Artifact Temple and the crashed frigate. New abilities reveal routes on return visits.

Chozo Ruins — Metroid Prime
Ancient ruins

Chozo Ruins

A network of ruined halls, shrines and plazas. Early equipment and the battle with Flaahgra make this a major first destination.

Magmoor Caverns — Metroid Prime
Volcanic tunnels

Magmoor Caverns

Lava-filled passages connect several regions. Heat protection and careful movement make repeated journeys much safer.

Phendrana Drifts — Metroid Prime
Ice & research labs

Phendrana Drifts

Snowy Chozo structures give way to Space Pirate laboratories. The region includes the battle with Thardus.

Phazon Mines — Metroid Prime
Pirate stronghold

Phazon Mines

Deep mining operations, dangerous Phazon and heavily armed Pirates lead toward the Omega Pirate encounter.

Impact Crater — Metroid Prime
Final region

Impact Crater

The endgame area beneath the Artifact Temple. Contains the final encounter with Metroid Prime.

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