Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This exciting 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, have teamed up to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Retro Studios, the creative minds behind the series, have contributed extensively, providing invaluable insights into the series' two-decade history.

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

Beyond the high-quality 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, commentaries, and insights into the artwork.
• Premium materials: stitch-bound, sheet-fed art paper with a cloth hardcover and metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

With 212 pages of captivating content, readers will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these four iconic games and the inspirations behind them. 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 Track Record with Nintendo

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The company previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, providing comprehensive support for players navigating Hyrule.

These guides were renowned for their detail, covering everything from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor specifications. The BOTW guide even included complete coverage of its DLC expansions.

While not an official guide, Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning artwork, demonstrated in their BOTW and TOTK guides, promises an equally impressive experience in the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective.