Nintendo and Piggyback Announce 'Metroid Prime' Art Book

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 at the behind-the-scenes development of the beloved series.

A 20-Year Retrospective: Metroid Prime 1-3

This collaborative effort between Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, produces Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. The book features extensive contributions from Retro Studios, providing invaluable insights into the series' two-decade history.

The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book showcases a wealth of captivating visuals, including drawings, sketches, and illustrations from across the Metroid Prime series (Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered). But it's more than just a visual feast; the book provides valuable context and perspective on the creative process behind these iconic games.

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

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the producer of Metroid Prime.
• Game-specific introductions penned by Retro Studios.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
• A premium, stitch-bound, sheet-fed art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

This 212-page book offers exclusive insights into the creation of these four games, revealing the inspiration and creative journey of the developers. 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 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 walkthroughs, collectible locations, and quest completion strategies for Hyrule's vast landscapes. These guides even included detailed information on DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides, evident in their work on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, promises a similarly high-quality experience for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.