Nintendo and Piggyback Team Up on 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 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, are teaming up to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This art book features extensive contributions from Retro Studios, the creators of the Metroid Prime games, providing unparalleled insight into two decades of development.

According to Piggyback's website, the book showcases a wealth of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations" from across the Metroid Prime series. But it's more than just a visual feast; it offers valuable context and perspective on the creation 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 art book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game written by Retro Studios.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insights on the artwork.
• Premium materials: 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 captivating content, readers will gain an exclusive understanding of the development process and the inspirations behind these four iconic games. 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.

A Track Record of Success: Piggyback and 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, providing comprehensive assistance to players exploring Hyrule.

These guides offered detailed information, from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor stats, even covering DLC content like The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad in the BOTW guide.

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