Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Art Book Release Date Delayed to October 2025

Piggyback, in collaboration with Nintendo and Retro Studios, has announced a revised release date for Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective, the highly anticipated hardcover art book dedicated to the acclaimed Metroid Prime trilogy and its recent remaster.

Now set to arrive at retailers worldwide on October 28, 2025, this official art and making-of book will serve as an in-depth visual celebration of over twenty years of Metroid Prime game development. Developed over several years alongside Nintendo and Retro Studios, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective features 212 pages of meticulously curated content.

The art book brings together concept drawings, detailed sketches, and never-before-seen illustrations from Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered, providing fans with comprehensive insight into the creative evolution of these genre-defining titles. According to statements from the publisher, the book is designed for both avid fans and gaming historians.

It spans the visual and conceptual journey from the original release of Metroid Prime on Nintendo GameCube to the most recent reimagining, Metroid Prime Remastered, on Nintendo Switch.

Standout features include exclusive commentary by Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe, offering readers an inside look at pivotal development moments and artistic decisions that shaped the acclaimed series. "Our goal was to craft a definitive visual record of Metroid Prime’s legacy, complete with unique insights and untold stories from those who brought Samus’s adventures to life," Piggyback’s representative explained. The book also features individual introductions to each game authored by the Retro Studios development team, a wealth of producers’ notes with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and detailed commentaries on the series’ landmark artwork.

Physical presentation has not been overlooked: the edition boasts a stitch-bound, cloth hardcover with an etched Samus metallic foil design and is printed on high-quality art paper to ensure that every detail is preserved in striking clarity. Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective stands as Piggyback’s latest project with Nintendo, following a tradition of producing premium companion materials for major game releases.

The collaboration with Retro Studios and the direct involvement of key creative staff like Kensuke Tanabe highlight the book’s role as an authoritative archive for one of Nintendo’s most influential franchises. Upon its global release on October 28, 2025, fans and collectors will be able to obtain the official Metroid Prime art book from major retailers.

With its comprehensive approach and exclusive material, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective promises to be an essential addition to any Nintendo Switch or Metroid enthusiast’s collection.

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