Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback Collab

Get ready, Metroid fans! Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to bring you a stunning art book celebrating the Metroid Prime series. This exciting collaboration offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of this iconic franchise.

Nintendo and Piggyback: A Galactic Collaboration

A Retrospective of Metroid Prime 1-3

Launching Summer 2025, the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book promises a deep dive into the 20-year history of the Metroid Prime series. This isn't just a collection of pretty pictures; it's a comprehensive exploration of the creative process behind Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered. Expect a treasure trove of drawings, sketches, and illustrations, providing invaluable context and insight into the games' development.

Beyond the breathtaking artwork, the book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios themselves.
• Producer anecdotes, commentaries, and insightful perspectives on the art.
• Premium construction: a stitch-bound, sheet-fed art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

With 212 pages of captivating content, this art book offers exclusive insight into the creation of these four groundbreaking games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, it's a must-have for any serious Metroid fan. Keep an eye on Piggyback's website for release and purchasing information.

A Legacy of Collaboration

This isn't Piggyback's first foray into the world of Nintendo. They've previously crafted official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, proving their expertise in creating comprehensive and visually appealing companions for gamers. These guides were renowned for their detailed coverage, including everything from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor specifications, even encompassing DLC content like The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad for BOTW.

Piggyback's proven ability to deliver high-quality visuals and comprehensive information, honed through their work on the Zelda guides, ensures that the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book will be a truly exceptional addition to any collector's library.