Nintendo, Piggyback Partner on Metroid Prime Artbook

Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of this iconic game series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime

This collector's item, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases the art of the entire Metroid Prime series (including the recent remaster). Piggyback's website describes the book as a collection of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing valuable context and insight into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the impressive artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game written by Retro Studios.
• Developer anecdotes, commentary, and insights on the art.
• High-quality, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

With 212 pages of exclusive content, fans will gain an unprecedented look at the development process and inspirations behind these four critically acclaimed titles. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, the book is not yet available for purchase but can be found on Piggyback's website.

Piggyback's Nintendo Legacy

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The company 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, collectibles, and quests. These guides included detailed information on everything from Korok seed locations to weapon stats and even DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually appealing and informative companions to Nintendo's games promises a similarly high-quality experience for Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. This art book is a must-have for any Metroid fan.