Nintendo and Piggyback Team Up for Metroid Prime Artbook Release

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Comprehensive Visual Retrospective of the Metroid Prime Series

Encompassing Metroid Prime 1-3 and Remastered

Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, have partnered to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Retro Studios, the creative minds behind the Metroid Prime games, are integral to this project, sharing insights from two decades of development.

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

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

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

With 212 pages of captivating content, readers will gain unparalleled insight into the development process and inspirations behind these four iconic games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, this collectible art book is available for pre-order on Piggyback's website.

Piggyback's Proven Track Record with Nintendo

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, providing comprehensive walkthroughs, collectible locations, and quest completion strategies. These guides are known for their detailed information, covering everything from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor specifics. The Breath of the Wild guide even included complete coverage of the DLC expansions.

Piggyback's demonstrated expertise in creating visually stunning guides for the Zelda franchise promises a similarly high-quality and visually impressive experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.