Nintendo and Piggyback Unleash 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 an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime (1-3)

This collector's item, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases the artistry behind the series. Piggyback's website describes it as a collection of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing a rich context to the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently remastered title.

Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
• Developer anecdotes, commentary, and insights into the artwork's creation.
• 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 unprecedented insight into the development of these four iconic games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, this art book is a must-have for any Metroid fan. Check Piggyback's website for availability updates, as pre-orders are not yet open.

Piggyback's Track Record with Nintendo

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, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor details. The Breath of the Wild guide even included complete DLC coverage.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides for Nintendo's flagship titles promises a similarly high-quality experience for the upcoming Metroid Prime art book.