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 series.

A 20-Year Retrospective: Metroid Prime Art Book

Celebrating Metroid Prime 1-3 (and Remastered!)

This comprehensive art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases the artistic journey of the Metroid Prime series. Piggyback's website describes it as featuring "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing valuable context to the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recent Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the producer of Metroid Prime.
• Retro Studios' insightful introductions to each game.
• Developer anecdotes, commentary, and perspectives on the artwork.
• Premium, stitch-bound construction with cloth hardcover and metallic Samus foil etching.
• Available in a single hardcover edition.

With 212 pages of exclusive content, fans will gain unparalleled insight into the development process and inspirations behind these iconic games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95 and will be available for purchase via Piggyback's website at a later date.

Piggyback's Nintendo Legacy

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, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, collectibles, and quests. The BOTW guide even included detailed information on both DLC expansions.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative companions for Nintendo titles promises a high-quality experience for fans eager to explore the art of the Metroid Prime series.