Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This collaboration offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of this iconic game series.

A 20-Year Retrospective: Metroid Prime 1-3

Piggyback, renowned for its high-quality game guides, is creating Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a comprehensive art book celebrating two decades of Metroid Prime.

This collector's item showcases a wealth of artwork, including concept drawings, sketches, and illustrations from all four games (Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered). It's more than just a visual feast, offering valuable insights into the creative process and design choices behind the series.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the producer of Metroid Prime.
• Game introductions penned by Retro Studios.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and analysis of the artwork.
• Premium construction: 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 exclusive content, fans will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these groundbreaking games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95 and will be available for purchase via Piggyback's website.

A Proven Partnership: Nintendo and Piggyback

This collaboration isn't Piggyback's first with Nintendo. The company previously produced acclaimed official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, known for their comprehensive coverage of game content, including collectibles and quest walkthroughs. Their expertise in creating visually stunning guides promises a similarly impressive presentation for the Metroid Prime art book.

The Breath of the Wild guide, for example, even detailed DLC content like The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad. This experience in creating visually rich and informative game companions ensures Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective will be a must-have for fans.