Metroid Prime Artbook Drops via Nintendo-Piggyback Team-up

Nintendo and Retro Studios join forces with Piggyback to release a highly anticipated Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime's Legacy

Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime

Nintendo and Piggyback, renowned for their high-quality guidebooks, are teaming up to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This art book, featuring contributions from Retro Studios, celebrates two decades of Metroid Prime game development.

The book showcases a stunning collection of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime Series," as described on Piggyback's website. It's more than just a visual feast, however; the book also provides valuable context and insight into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the impressive artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Retro Studios' introductions to each game in the series.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insights into the artistic process.
• High-quality, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover, featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

With 212 pages of exclusive content, readers will gain unprecedented insight into the development process and creative inspiration behind these iconic games. The book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95 and is currently unavailable for purchase, but you can check Piggyback's website for updates.

Piggyback's Proven Track Record with Nintendo

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, providing comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's vast landscapes, collectibles, and quests. These guides included detailed information on everything from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor specifications, even extending to DLC content such as The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad for BOTW.

Piggyback's experience in creating visually stunning and informative guides for the Zelda series ensures high expectations for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This art book promises a similarly high-quality experience, showcasing the artistic brilliance behind the Metroid Prime universe.