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 comprehensive look behind the scenes of the acclaimed series' two-decade development history.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime

Showcasing Metroid Prime 1-3

This collaborative effort between Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, will produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. The book will feature a wealth of artwork from the Metroid Prime series, including drawings, sketches, and illustrations. But it's more than just a visual feast; the book provides valuable context and insights into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the impressive artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insights into the artwork's creation.
• Premium, stitch-bound sheet-fed 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 unparalleled insight into the development of these four iconic games and the inspirations behind them. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. While not yet available for purchase, keep an eye on Piggyback's website for updates.

Piggyback's Track Record with Nintendo

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The company 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 vast landscapes, collectibles, and quests. These guides even included details on DLC content like The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad for Breath of the Wild.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides, demonstrated in their BOTW and TOTK work, promises a similarly high-quality experience for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.