Nintendo and Retro Studios are joining forces with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed series.
A Comprehensive Retrospective of the Metroid Prime Trilogy
Encompassing Metroid Prime 1-3 and the Remastered Edition
Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, have partnered to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a collector's art book celebrating 20 years of Metroid Prime development. Retro Studios, the creative minds behind the series, have contributed extensively to this project.
This visually rich book showcases "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime Series," according to Piggyback. But it's more than just a beautiful collection; it offers valuable context and insights into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the exceptional artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
- Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
- Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
- Premium quality: 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 captivating content, readers will gain exclusive insights into the development process and inspirations behind these four iconic games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. While not yet available for purchase, interested fans can check Piggyback's website for updates.
A Proven Track Record of Collaboration
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, providing comprehensive walkthroughs, collectible locations, and quest completion strategies.
These guides offered exhaustive information, including details on Korok Seeds, weapons, armor, and even the DLC content for Breath of the Wild. Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative companions for major Nintendo titles promises a similarly high-quality experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime art book.
