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 development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime
Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime
This comprehensive art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, will showcase the artistry behind the Metroid Prime trilogy and its recent remaster. Piggyback, renowned for its high-quality guidebooks, will feature a wealth of concept art, sketches, and illustrations from the series' two-decade history.
The book is more than just a collection of beautiful images. It provides valuable context and insights into the creative process, exploring the development of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
- Game-specific introductions penned by Retro Studios.
- Personal anecdotes, commentary, and artistic insights from the development team.
- Premium construction: A stitch-bound, sheet-fed art book with a cloth hardcover and metallic foil Samus etching.
- Available in a single hardcover edition.
With 212 pages of exclusive content, fans will gain an unparalleled understanding of the games' creation 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 Proven Partnership
This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, known for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets and collectibles. These guides included detailed information on everything from Korok seed locations to weapon stats and DLC content.
Piggyback's proven track record of creating visually stunning and informative guides ensures that the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book will be a must-have for any Metroid fan.
