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April 18, 2026

Metro 2039 Finally Revealed: Prepare for the Darkest Installment Yet

Development team 4A Games has officially unveiled the new installment of their popular series, Metro 2039. The game will be released this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms. Unlike the previous part, the plot returns entirely to the dark and dangerous tunnels of the Moscow metro.

Metro 2039 Finally Revealed: Prepare for the Darkest Installment Yet

TL;DR

  • Metro 2039 is officially announced by 4A Games for winter release on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
  • The story returns to the Moscow metro tunnels, abandoning the open-world concept for a focus on claustrophobic horror.
  • The protagonist is a new character, 'The Stranger', replacing Artyom from previous games.
  • The game is set 25 years after a nuclear disaster, exploring ruined stations and dangerous environments.
  • A new authoritarian regime, Novoraykh, led by Hunter, controls the metro system.
  • Dmitry Glukhovsky, known for his criticism of war, contributed to the game's political undertones.
  • 4A Engine has been upgraded for enhanced visual fidelity, especially in lighting and shadow effects.
  • Gameplay emphasizes stealth, resource management, and difficult moral decisions.

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