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 creation of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Comprehensive Retrospective of the Metroid Prime Trilogy

Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime

This collaboration between Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, results in Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Retro Studios, the masterminds behind the series, have contributed extensively, providing invaluable insights into the series' two-decade-long development.

The art book showcases a wealth of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime Series," according to Piggyback. But it's more than just a visual feast; it provides crucial context and background on the development 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, producer of Metroid Prime.
• Game-specific introductions penned by Retro Studios.
• Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
• Premium materials: 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 exclusive content, readers will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these four iconic games and the inspirations behind them. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. Keep an eye on Piggyback's website for availability updates, as pre-orders aren't yet open.

A Track Record of Success: Piggyback and 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, helping players explore Hyrule, collect items, and complete quests. These guides were comprehensive, covering everything from Korok seed locations to weapon and armor details, even including DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides for the Zelda series bodes well for the upcoming Metroid Prime art book, promising a visually captivating and insightful experience.