About Metro 2039
Metro 2039 is the latest installment from developer 4A Games, set to launch this winter on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. This action RPG shooter follows the critically acclaimed Metro Exodus, which debuted in 2019. The game shifts focus back to the claustrophobic settings of the Moscow Metro, reminiscent of the original titles in the series.
Quick Facts — Metro 2039
| Developer | 4A Games |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 |
| Release Date | this winter |
| Genre | Action RPG, Shooter |
Key Features and Changes
Metro 2039 introduces several notable features that enhance the gameplay experience. It remains a story-driven, single-player game, emphasizing psychological horror influenced by real-world apocalyptic events. Players can expect a larger focus on choice and consequence, as the narrative unfolds through the perspective of a voiced protagonist.
- Story-driven, single-player game
- Psychological horror driven by real effects of the apocalypse
- Bigger emphasis on choice and consequence
- Different underground factions united under Novoreich
- Ray tracing as a core component of the rendering pipeline
- Cluttered, believable and lived-in environments
Impact of Real-World Events
The development of Metro 2039 has been significantly shaped by the 2020 Covid pandemic and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the developer’s Ukrainian perspective deeply influencing the story. The narrative now reflects the toll these events have taken on the team and their communities, enhancing the emotional depth of the game.
What This Means for Players
Fans of the series can look forward to a return to the Metro's dark and immersive atmosphere, along with a storyline that tackles serious themes of morality and survival in a post-war society. The introduction of Novoreich, an authoritarian regime, adds a layer of complexity to the game's factions and narrative.