Nintendo, Piggyback release Metroid Prime artbook

Nintendo and Retro Studios have partnered with Piggyback to bring fans a stunning Metroid Prime art collection. This special edition book will reveal never-before-seen development insights from the entire Metroid Prime saga.

Nintendo and Piggyback Present the Metroid Series Through New Eyes

Chronicling Three Legendary Adventures

Marking its Summer 2025 release, this collaboration between Nintendo and renowned publisher Piggyback will showcase two decades of Metroid Prime development. Retro Studios is contributing exclusive behind-the-scenes materials that offer unprecedented access to the creative process.

Titled Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, the collection features hundreds of concept drawings, preliminary sketches, and finished illustrations from the entire trilogy plus the acclaimed Remastered edition. More than just a picture book, it provides fascinating commentary about the artistic evolution across these landmark titles.

This premium collector's item includes:

• Introductory words from series producer Kensuke Tanabe
• Game-by-game retrospectives penned by Retro Studios developers
• Personal stories and artistic analyses from the creative team
• Luxury cloth-bound hardcover with foil-embossed Samus artwork
• High-quality sheet-fed art paper in a traditional stitch binding

The 212-page volume offers deep dives into the creative philosophies behind Samus's most iconic 3D adventures. Priced at £39.99 (€44.99/A$74.95), this limited edition is slated for pre-order soon through Piggyback's official website.

A History of Successful Collaborations

Piggyback and Nintendo have form when it comes to outstanding collaborations. The publisher previously created definitive guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its sequel, offering exhaustive coverage of Hyrule's secrets.

These best-selling collector's editions included everything from shrine maps to DLC content breakdowns. While the Metroid project focuses on artwork rather than gameplay guidance, Piggyback's expertise in presenting Nintendo's worlds shines through in every page.