Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo and Retro Studios are collaborating with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting partnership offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime (1-3)

This comprehensive art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases the artistic journey of the Metroid Prime trilogy and its remaster. Piggyback's website describes it as featuring "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing a rich visual history alongside insightful commentary.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

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

With 212 pages of exclusive content, fans will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these four iconic games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95 and is available for pre-order on Piggyback's website.

Piggyback's Nintendo Legacy

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. They previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, from Korok seed locations to weapon details and DLC content. This experience in creating detailed and visually appealing guides ensures high expectations for the upcoming Metroid Prime art book.

The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book promises a visually stunning and informative journey through the history of one of gaming's most beloved franchises.