Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Nintendo and Retro Studios partner with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, offering a comprehensive retrospective of the series' development. Learn more about this exciting collaboration and the insights it provides into the creation of the Metroid Prime games.

A Visual Journey Through the Metroid Prime Universe

Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime

Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, are joining forces to produce a collector's edition Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. Retro Studios, the masterminds behind the Metroid Prime franchise, are integral to this project, contributing invaluable details from the series' two-decade history.

The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book showcases a wealth of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime series," according to Piggyback. It's more than just a visual feast; the book offers context and perspective on the development of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

Beyond the high-quality art 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 insights into the artwork.
• Premium, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

With 212 pages of exclusive content, readers will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these four iconic games and the inspirations behind them. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. Check Piggyback's website for availability, as pre-orders are not yet open.

A Legacy of Collaboration

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, providing players with comprehensive information, from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor details, even covering DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative materials for the Zelda franchise bodes well for the upcoming Metroid Prime art book, promising a high-quality and engaging experience for fans.