Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo and Retro Studios are collaborating with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting partnership offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed series.

A 20-Year Retrospective: Metroid Prime 1-3

This comprehensive art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases the artistry behind the Metroid Prime trilogy and the Metroid Prime Remastered title. Piggyback's website describes the book as featuring "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing a rich visual history alongside insightful commentary.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
• Developer anecdotes, commentary, and insights into the creative process.
• High-quality, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus.
• Available in a single hardcover edition.

Spanning 212 pages, this collector's item provides exclusive insights into the creation of these four iconic games, revealing the inspirations and development journey. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, the book is not yet available for purchase but can be found on Piggyback's website.

Piggyback's Nintendo Legacy

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. They previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, collectibles, and quests. These guides included details on DLC content, showcasing Piggyback's dedication to thoroughness.

The experience gained from creating these visually impressive guides promises a similarly high-quality presentation for the Metroid Prime art book, making it a must-have for fans of the series.