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Retro Genesis: Metroid Prime Artbook Lands via Nintendo-Piggyback Alliance

By MichaelJan 26,2025

Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback CollabNintendo and Retro Studios join forces with Piggyback to release a highly anticipated Metroid Prime art book, launching Summer 2025. This collaboration offers a captivating glimpse into the development of the acclaimed Metroid Prime series.

A Comprehensive Look at the Metroid Prime Trilogy

Celebrating 20 Years of Metroid Prime

This exciting partnership between Nintendo and Piggyback, a renowned guidebook publisher, brings fans a meticulously crafted Metroid Prime art book. Retro Studios, the masterminds behind the Metroid Prime series, have contributed extensively, sharing insights from two decades of game development.

The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book showcases a treasure trove of "drawings, sketches, and assorted illustrations from the Metroid Prime Series," as described on Piggyback's website. Beyond the stunning visuals, the book provides invaluable context and perspective on the creation of Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered.

Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback CollabBeyond the exceptional artwork and developer sketches, the book includes:

  • A foreword by Kensuke Tanabe, producer of Metroid Prime.
  • Introductory essays by Retro Studios for each game.
  • Producer anecdotes, commentary, and insightful perspectives on the artwork.
  • Premium materials: 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 captivating content, readers will gain exclusive insight into the development process and inspirations behind these four iconic games. 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.

A Legacy of Collaboration

Metroid Prime Artbook Releasing as Nintendo x Piggyback CollabThis marks another successful collaboration between Piggyback and Nintendo. Piggyback previously produced official guides for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, providing comprehensive resources for players. These guides covered everything from Korok seed locations to weapon details and DLC content.

Piggyback's proven ability to create visually stunning and informative guides for the Zelda franchise bodes well for the upcoming Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective art book. Fans can anticipate a similarly high-quality and engaging experience.

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