Nintendo and Retro Studios join forces with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This collaboration offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime's 20-Year Legacy
Celebrating Metroid Prime 1-3 and Remastered
Nintendo and Piggyback, renowned for their high-quality game guides, have partnered to create Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Retro Studios, the masterminds behind the Metroid Prime series, have contributed extensively, providing a comprehensive overview of the series' two-decade journey.
This art book showcases a wealth of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime series," as detailed on Piggyback's website. But it's more than just a visual feast; it provides valuable context and insights into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the captivating artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
- Game-specific introductions penned by Retro Studios.
- Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
- 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.
Spanning 212 pages, this collector's item offers unparalleled insight into the development process and creative inspirations behind these four iconic games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, the book is not yet available for purchase, but 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. They previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, providing comprehensive walkthroughs, collectible locations, and quest completion strategies for Hyrule's vast landscapes. The BOTW guide even included complete coverage of its DLC expansions.
Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides, as demonstrated with their BOTW and TOTK work, promises a similarly high-quality experience for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.
