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METRO 2039 Isn’t Kidding Around
Metro 2039, the upcoming post-apocalyptic first-person shooter from 4A Games, is set to release in February 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. A hands-on preview revealed a tense and detailed gameplay experience focused on survival, exploration, and immersive world-building, returning to the Moscow Metro setting with a voiced protagonist.
Metro 2039
Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series from 4A Games, shifts to a darker, more horror-focused tone influenced by the war in Ukraine. The preview highlights a new voice-acted protagonist, expanded surface exploration, and a focus on propaganda and tyranny, though concerns are raised about the filter mechanic hindering exploration and the use of dated jump scares. The game promises improved gunplay and detailed environments that tell their own stories.
Metro 2039 Hands-on Preview – A harrowing sequel awaits
A hands-on preview of Metro 2039 reveals a harrowing sequel that balances shooter gameplay, survival horror, and narrative elements. The game, based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, features tactile interactions, detailed environments, and challenging combat. Metro 2039 is scheduled for release in February 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Metro 2039 preview - hands-on with gaming’s grimmest post-apocalypse
Metro 2039, developed by 4A Games in Ukraine, continues the grim post-apocalyptic series with themes shaped by recent conflict. The preview showcases a darker tone, a new protagonist named The Stranger, and enhanced gameplay mechanics including improved enemy AI, weapon crafting, and environmental storytelling. The game is set to release in February 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Metro 2039 is a game about war that actually has something to say
Ukrainian developer 4A Games is creating Metro 2039 amidst the ongoing Russian invasion, significantly impacting the game's themes to focus on the 'consequences of war.' Executive producer Jon Bloch and co-creative director Pawel Ulmer discuss how the team's lived experiences of conflict have shaped the narrative, making it more explicit in its commentary on authoritarianism and the cost of freedom compared to previous entries in the series.
Metro 2039 Surpasses One Million Wishlists Worldwide
Developer 4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has surpassed one million wishlists worldwide within two weeks of its reveal. The game is set to launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Author Dmitry Glukhovsky suggested the title should be considered an "experience" rather than just a game due to its thematic depth.
Metro 2039 – 5 New Things We Learned
Metro 2039, developed by 4A Games, is set to return to Moscow several years after Metro Exodus, featuring a new protagonist named Stranger and a darker narrative focused on the tyrannical Novoreich regime led by Hunter. The game will emphasize claustrophobic environments and player choice, while also rebuilding its ray tracing implementation for a more realistic world. Metro 2039 is scheduled for a Winter release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, including Steam and the Microsoft Store.
Metro Creator Claims METRO 2039 Shouldn't Be Called A Game
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro novels, stated that Metro 2039 should be considered an experience rather than just a game, emphasizing its thematic depth and role in reflecting dark times. The upcoming title, set to launch this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, is described as a story-driven, single-player first-person shooter with psychological horror elements, developed by 4A Games.
Head back to the tunnels in Metro 2039
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, set to release between December 2026 and February 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game follows a voiced protagonist known as the Stranger returning to the Moscow metro, with themes focusing on the consequences of war, tyranny, and freedom, told from a Ukrainian perspective.
Metro 2039 reveal shows Hunter now rules Moscow, with a release set for late 2026
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039 with a new trailer and developer insights, indicating a late 2026 winter release. The game will feature a new protagonist in a Moscow ruled by a faction called Novoreich, led by the character Hunter. The narrative explores dark, adult themes relevant to the real world, with the studio drawing parallels to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Metro 2039 announced for PS5, Xbox, & PC release in winter 2026
Metro 2039 has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a planned release in winter 2026. Original series writer Dmitry Glukhovsky stated the upcoming title will be significantly darker than previous installments.
METRO 2039: JOURNEY INTO THE DARK HEART OF POST-APOCALYPTIC MOSCOW
4A Games has announced METRO 2039, the next installment in the METRO saga, set to release this winter for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a single-player FPS campaign with elements of psychological horror and survival, set in post-apocalyptic Moscow. The announcement included a 15-minute showcase stream with interviews and a gameplay tease.
METRO 2039: JOURNEY INTO THE DARK HEART OF POST-APOCALYPTIC MOSCOW
4A Games has announced METRO 2039, the next installment in the METRO saga, set to release this winter for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features a single-player FPS campaign with elements of psychological horror and survival, set in post-apocalyptic Moscow. The announcement included a 15-minute showcase stream with interviews and a gameplay tease.
Metro 2039 is "much darker" than its predecessors, but most importantly it's a statement of intent
Metro 2039 is set to be a darker and more thematically complex entry in the series, exploring themes of tyranny and the consequences of war in a post-apocalyptic Russia. Developed by 4A Games in Ukraine, the game will feature a fully voiced protagonist and is expected to launch in winter 2026. The developers aim to deliver the rawest Metro experience yet, building on the established grit of the franchise.
Metro 2039 revealed as the post-apocalyptic shooter series returns
4A Games and Deep Silver have revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter series. Set six years after Metro Exodus, the game returns players to the Moscow Metro tunnels and introduces a new protagonist, The Stranger, facing an authoritarian regime. The title will feature enhanced ray tracing technology and is expected to release this winter.
Metro 2039 goes back to its Metro underground roots, with a story shaped by the war in Ukraine and the people who suffer it
4A Games has officially unveiled Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, which will return to the confined tunnels of the Moscow Metro. The story, co-written by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, is influenced by the war in Ukraine and explores the psychological toll on its inhabitants. Metro 2039 is set for a winter release on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, featuring a rebuilt 4A Engine with enhanced ray tracing.
Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 – Everything We Learned Today from This World Premiere Broadcast
4A Games and Deep Silver revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter series. The game returns to the Moscow Metro with a new voiced protagonist, "The Stranger," and a darker narrative influenced by the developers' experiences with war. Gameplay will feature familiar handcrafted weaponry, tactical combat, and environmental storytelling, all built on 4A Games' custom engine.
"War is our reality": 4A reveal Metro 2039, a horror FPS inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, a single-player horror-shooter set in a nuclear-ravaged Moscow and told from a Ukrainian perspective, drawing parallels to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The game features a new protagonist, The Stranger, facing mutated monsters and a new regime called the Novoreich, with a darker tone and psychological horror elements. It is set for release this Winter and collaborates with original Metro series author Dmitry Glukhovsky.
Metro 2039 reveal trailer is a grimly defiant response to the Russia-Ukraine war
The reveal trailer for Metro 2039, developed by Ukrainian studio 4A Games, showcases a grimly defiant response to the Russia-Ukraine war. The game, set in post-apocalyptic Moscow and based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, will feature a darker tone and a 'uniquely Ukrainian perspective,' influenced by the ongoing conflict. Metro 2039 is slated for release this winter on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Metro 2039, out this winter, explores the "cost of silence, the horrors of tyranny, and the price of freedom" amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Metro 2039, a new entry in the post-apocalyptic horror shooter series from 4A Games, is set to release this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game will feature a fully voiced protagonist named the Stranger and explore themes of tyranny and freedom from a Ukrainian perspective, developed amidst the ongoing conflict in the country. It promises a darker tone and a story-driven single-player campaign focusing on choices and consequences.
