Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback have joined forces to create a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A 20-Year Retrospective: Metroid Prime 1-3

Piggyback, renowned for its high-quality game guides, is producing Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This art book features a wealth of concept art, sketches, and illustrations from the entire Metroid Prime saga, spanning from the original game to Metroid Prime Remastered. It's more than just a collection of beautiful images; the book provides valuable context and insights into the creative process behind each game.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of the Metroid Prime series.
• Introductions to each game written by the team at Retro Studios.
• Personal anecdotes, commentary, and insights from the producers.
• Premium-quality construction: a cloth hardcover with metallic foil Samus etching, and high-quality art paper.
• Available in a single hardcover edition.

This 212-page volume offers a unique perspective on the development of four iconic games, revealing the inspirations and creative decisions that shaped the Metroid Prime universe. The suggested retail price is £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. Check Piggyback's website for availability and purchase information.

A Proven Partnership

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. They previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, known for their comprehensive coverage and stunning visuals. These guides provided players with invaluable information, from Korok seed locations to detailed weapon and armor stats, even extending to DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually impressive and informative guides for Nintendo titles ensures that the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book will be a must-have for fans of the series.