Nintendo, Retro Studios, and Piggyback are joining forces to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book in Summer 2025. This exciting collaboration offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of the critically acclaimed Metroid Prime series.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime 1-3
Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime
Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, have teamed up to create Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a comprehensive art book celebrating two decades of Metroid Prime. Retro Studios, the masterminds behind the series, have contributed extensively, sharing invaluable insights into the games' creation.
This 212-page art book showcases a wealth of “drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations” from across the Metroid Prime trilogy and the recent Metroid Prime Remastered. But it's more than just a beautiful collection of artwork; it provides context and perspective on the development of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the captivating art 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, stitch-bound art paper with a cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
- Available in a single (hardcover) edition.
This meticulously crafted book offers unique insights into the development process of these four iconic games and the inspirations behind them. The price is set at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95. While not yet available for purchase, keep an eye on Piggyback's website for updates.
Piggyback's Track Record with Nintendo
This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The company previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's vast landscape, collectibles, and quests. These guides included detailed information, 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 visually stunning artwork and detailed information in their BOTW and TOTK guides promises a similarly high-quality experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.
