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

A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime 1-3

Piggyback, renowned for its high-quality game guides, is creating a comprehensive art book celebrating 20 years of Metroid Prime. This partnership includes Retro Studios, providing invaluable insights into the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.

The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book showcases a wealth of artwork, including drawings, sketches, and illustrations from across the series. But it's more than just a visual feast; the book provides context and background on the development process.

Beyond the impressive artwork, the book features:

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

With 212 pages of exclusive content, fans will gain unparalleled insight into the creation of these iconic games. The art book is priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95 and is available for pre-order on Piggyback's website.

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, providing comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's vast landscape, collectibles, and quests. These guides included detailed information on locations, weapons, armor, and even DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides, as seen in their work on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, promises a similarly exceptional experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime art book. Prepare for a visually impressive and insightful journey through the history of Metroid Prime.