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Metro 2039’s ‘much darker tone’ was directly influenced by real world events amid the war in Ukraine during development
Metro 2039, the latest installment in the post-apocalyptic FPS franchise from 4A Games, will feature a significantly darker tone directly influenced by the war in Ukraine during its development. Creative director Andriy Shevchenko stated that the game's message has shifted to focus on the consequences of war, tyranny, and the price of freedom. The game is set to launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
After 7 years, Metro 2039 brings us a voiced protagonist, old friends turned Nazis, and 'a much darker tone'
Metro 2039 was revealed at the Xbox First Look event, showcasing a darker tone and a voiced protagonist. The game features the Novoreich faction, led by a corrupted version of the character Hunter, and incorporates themes inspired by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Developed by 4A Games, it is set to release this winter.
Metro’s unique flavor of post-apocalyptic misery is back in Metro 2039 — and I can’t wait to return to the ‘dark heart of the Moscow metro’ where ‘hope is lost' and 'the future looks bleak, if there is one’
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic shooter series, set to release this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game promises a darker tone, influenced by real-world events, focusing on themes of survival, tyranny, and the cost of freedom within the Moscow metro.
