Nintendo and Retro Studios are collaborating with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This exciting partnership offers a comprehensive look behind the scenes of the acclaimed series' 20-year history.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime: A Collector's Dream
Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime
This highly anticipated art book, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, will feature a wealth of captivating artwork, including drawings, sketches, and illustrations from across the Metroid Prime series. But it's more than just a visual feast; the book provides valuable context and insights into the development of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the exceptional artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the producer of Metroid Prime.
- Introductions to each game penned by Retro Studios.
- Producer anecdotes, commentaries, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
- High-quality, 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, fans will gain unprecedented insight into the creation of these four iconic games and the inspiration behind them. The art book is priced 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 Proven Track Record with Nintendo
This isn't Piggyback's first collaboration with Nintendo. The publisher has previously produced official strategy guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, renowned for their comprehensive coverage and visually appealing design. These guides provided players with invaluable information, from Korok seed locations to detailed weapon and armor specifications, even encompassing DLC content.
Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative companions for major Nintendo titles promises a similarly exceptional experience with the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book.
