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 creation of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime
This comprehensive art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, covers all four games in the series: Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered. Piggyback's website describes the book as showcasing "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing both visual delight and valuable developmental context.
Beyond the impressive artwork, the book features:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
- Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
- Producer anecdotes, commentaries, and insights into the art.
- Premium construction: stitch-bound, sheet-fed art paper with a cloth hardcover and metallic foil Samus etching.
- Available in a single hardcover edition.
Spanning 212 pages, this collector's item offers exclusive insights into the design and inspiration behind these iconic games. The price is set at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. While not yet available for purchase, keep an eye on Piggyback's website for updates.
Piggyback's Nintendo Legacy
This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage and high-quality presentation. These guides included everything from Korok seed locations to detailed weapon and armor information, even encompassing DLC content.
Piggyback's proven track record in creating visually appealing and informative guides for Nintendo titles ensures that the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book will be a must-have for fans of the series.
