Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback join forces to deliver a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This collaboration offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime 1-3

Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime

Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, are teaming up to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Retro Studios, the creative minds behind the series, contribute their expertise, providing invaluable insights into the games' two-decade-long development journey.

This art book showcases a treasure trove of "drawings, sketches, and illustrations from the Metroid Prime series," as detailed on Piggyback's website. But it's more than just a visual feast; it offers context and perspective on the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the high-quality artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Retro Studios' game introductions.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and artwork insights.
• Premium stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover, featuring a metallic foil Samus.
• Single (Hardcover) Edition

With 212 pages of exclusive content, readers will gain unparalleled insight into the development process and creative inspirations behind these four iconic games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. Keep an eye on Piggyback's website for availability updates.

A Track Record of Success

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously created official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's expansive world, collectibles, and quests. The BOTW guide even included detailed information on its DLC expansions.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides for the Zelda series ensures that the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective will be a must-have for fans.