Nintendo and Retro Studios are collaborating with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting partnership offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime 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 joined forces to produce Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a collector's art book celebrating twenty years of Metroid Prime game 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," as detailed on Piggyback's website. It's more than just a beautiful collection of art; it provides valuable context and insight into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the high-quality artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the 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 captivating content, readers will gain exclusive insights into the development process and creative 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, keep an eye on Piggyback's website for updates.
Piggyback's Proven Track Record with Nintendo
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 comprehensive support for players exploring Hyrule.
These guides offered complete information, from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor details, even covering DLC content such as The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad in the BOTW guide.
While not an official guide, Piggyback's demonstrated expertise in creating visually stunning artwork for recent Zelda titles promises a similarly high-quality experience for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective.
