Metroid Prime 3 to Support WiiConnect24 Features?

Nintendo Power sat down with the people at Retro Studios recently, asking them what we can expect for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. They divulged a few interesting bits of information on the story and new gameplay elements, but also snuck in a hint about support for WiiConnect24′s online features:

Nintendo Power: What about multiplayer or Wi-Fi play?

Bryan Walker (Senior Producer): We will not have multiplayer in Metroid Prime 3 in the same format that we had with Metroid Prime 2. However, we are excited about the opportunities that the WiiConnect24 brings to the table, and we’re seriously considering a variety of different functions to take advantage of that.

Downloadable content anyone?