Nintendo and Retro Studios are collaborating with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting partnership offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime 1-3

This collector's item, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, showcases a wealth of artwork from the entire series. Piggyback's website describes the book as featuring "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations," providing valuable context and insights into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently remastered Metroid Prime.

Beyond the impressive visuals, the art book includes:

• A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Game introductions penned by Retro Studios.
• Developer anecdotes, commentary, and insights on the artwork.
• High-quality, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
• Available in a single (hardcover) edition.

Spanning 212 pages, this book provides an unparalleled glimpse 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 can be checked for availability on Piggyback's website.

Piggyback's Track Record with Nintendo

This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, collectibles, and quests. These guides even included details on DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually appealing and informative guides, demonstrated in their work on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, promises a similarly high-quality and engaging experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime art book.