Nintendo and Retro Studios join forces with Piggyback to release a stunning Metroid Prime art book, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the series' development. Discover more about this exciting collaboration below.
A Visual Retrospective of Metroid Prime (1-3)
This summer 2025, Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, and Nintendo unveil Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, a collaborative art book celebrating 20 years of Metroid Prime. Retro Studios, the series' creators, have contributed extensively, sharing invaluable insights into the games' development.
Featuring a wealth of concept art, sketches, and illustrations from across the Metroid Prime trilogy (and the remaster!), this isn't just a visual feast. It provides crucial context and perspective on the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beyond the captivating artwork, the book includes:
- A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, the series producer.
- Game introductions penned by Retro Studios themselves.
- Producer anecdotes, commentaries, and insights into the art's creation.
- High-quality, stitch-bound art paper with a premium cloth hardcover featuring a metallic foil Samus etching.
- Available in a single (hardcover) edition.
With 212 pages of exclusive content, this art book offers unparalleled insight into the development of these iconic games. Priced at £39.99 / €44.99 / A$74.95, it's a must-have for any Metroid fan. Keep an eye on Piggyback's website for availability.
Piggyback's Proven Track Record with 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, renowned for their comprehensive coverage of Hyrule's secrets, collectibles, and quests. These guides even included complete details on DLC content.
Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides, as demonstrated with their BOTW and TOTK work, bodes well for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective. Prepare for a visually impressive and insightful journey into the world of Metroid Prime!
