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Metro 2039 devs say the ongoing war in Ukraine has changed how they write morality: 'The franchise's very nature is getting too close to reality'
Developers at 4A Games, the studio behind the Metro series, have stated that the ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted their approach to writing morality in games. Previously focused on preventing war and exploring shades of grey, the studio now feels the need to present a clearer distinction between good and evil due to the real-world horrors they are experiencing. This shift reflects the franchise's nature becoming uncomfortably close to reality.
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.
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.
