Nintendo and Piggyback Unveil Metroid Prime Artbook

Nintendo, in collaboration with Retro Studios and Piggyback, is set to release an exciting Metroid Prime art book this Summer 2025. This partnership promises to delve deep into the behind-the-scenes development of the beloved Metroid Prime series, offering fans a comprehensive look at its 20-year journey.

Covering Metroid Prime 1-3

The upcoming "Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective" art book is a result of Nintendo and Piggyback's collaboration, with significant contributions from Retro Studios. This book will showcase an array of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime Series," as highlighted on Piggyback's website. More than just a visual feast, this art book will provide valuable context and insights into the development of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

In addition to the stunning artwork and developers' sketches, the book will feature:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the producer of Metroid Prime
• An introduction to each game penned by Retro Studios
• Producers' anecdotes, commentaries, and insights on the artwork
• A premium stitch-bound art book on sheet-fed art paper with a cloth hardcover, adorned with a metallic foil etching of Samus
• Available in a single (Hardcover) Edition

Spanning 212 pages, this art book will offer readers an exclusive peek into the creation process and the inspirations behind these four iconic games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, the book is eagerly anticipated by fans and is expected to be available for purchase on Piggyback's website soon.

Nintendo’s Past Collaboration with Piggyback

This isn't the first time Piggyback has worked with Nintendo. The company previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which helped players navigate the vast world of Hyrule, collect every item, and complete all quests. These guides offered comprehensive details, from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor specifics, and even covered the DLCs like The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad for Breath of the Wild.

While the upcoming Metroid Prime art book isn't an official guide, Piggyback's proven track record with visually stunning and informative content for the Zelda series bodes well for the quality and depth of the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective.