Metro 2039

Metro 2039
Developer4A Games
PublisherDeep Silver
DirectorAndriy Shevchenko
SeriesMetro
Engine4A Engine
Platforms
ReleaseFebruary 2027
GenreFirst-person shooter
ModeSingle-player

Metro 2039 is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. It is set to release for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S in February 2027. It is a sequel to Metro Exodus (2019).

Synopsis

Set in a post-apocalyptic world following a nuclear war, Metro 2039 continues the setting of previous entries in the Metro series, which are based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky.[1] Set four years after the events of Metro Exodus, it follows a former Metro resident known as the Stranger.[2][3] Plagued by violent and traumatic nightmares, the Stranger must venture into the post-apocalyptic Moscow Metro, where its factions have united under a single banner called the Novoreich.[4][5]

Development

Following the release of Metro Exodus in 2019, Metro series author Dmitry Glukhovsky indicated that another Metro game was in development, writing that "The Metro gaming series will be continued" and that he was working on the story.[6] Metro 2039 was developed by Ukrainian studio 4A Games across its Kyiv and Malta offices. In November 2020, 4A Games confirmed that a new single-player Metro title was in active development.[7]

4A's initial plans changed after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The studio experienced electricity outages as a result of the war, relying on batteries and generators to complete their work. In light of the war in Ukraine, 4A sought to emphasise a Ukrainian perspective with Metro 2039.[4]

Narrative

Metro 2039's narrative was designed in collaboration with Dmitry Glukhovsky, author of the Metro book series. Glukhovsky said that Metro 2039 is "darker than anything you've seen before" in the Metro series.[8] According to executive producer Jon Bloch, the themes of Metro 2039 are based on the "consequences of war – the cost of silence, the horrors of tyranny, and the price of freedom".[4]

Level design

Level design in Metro 2039 emphasises creating a sense of history in what game director Andriy Shevchenko called "frozen stories". The environment is staged with items and bodies to tell micro-narratives.[9] The return to the Moscow Metro brings back more confined spaces with denser environmental storytelling compared to the larger, outdoor environments featured in Metro Exodus.[10]

Technology

Metro 2039 was built using 4A Games's in-house proprietary 4A Engine for ninth generation consoles and PC. With Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition (2021), 4A Games led in real-time ray tracing. It included ray traced global illumination for diffuse lighting and specular reflections on rough surfaces on consoles with additional specular reflections on mirror-like surfaces on PC.[11]

Release

Metro 2039 was first announced on 13 April 2026, followed by an Xbox First Look reveal presentation by Xbox on 16 April.[12][13] Within two weeks of its reveal, Metro 2039 reached one million wishlists across Steam and other platforms.[14]

References

  1. ^ Bonthuys, Darryn (13 April 2026). "Metro 2039 Finally Emerges With First Look Set For April 16". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 14 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  2. ^ Strickland, Derek (13 April 2026). "Metro 2039 reveal officially set for April 16, new teaser site launched". TweakTown. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  3. ^ Perez, Diego (1 May 2026). "Metro 2039 recap: The story so far". Epic Games Store. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Bloch, Jon (16 April 2026). "Metro 2039 revealed as the post-apocalyptic shooter series returns". PlayStation.Blog. Archived from the original on 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  5. ^ Perez, Diego (1 May 2026). "Metro 2039 recap: The story so far". Epic Games Store. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  6. ^ O'Connor, James (14 August 2019). "Metro Series Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Is Working On A Sequel To Metro Exodus". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  7. ^ Ruppert, Liana (25 November 2020). "A New Single-Player Metro Game Is In Active Development". Game Informer. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  8. ^ Gurwin, Gabe (14 April 2026). "Metro 2039 Will Be "Darker Than Anything You've Seen Before," Book Author Says". GameSpot. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  9. ^ Fulton, Will (16 April 2026). "Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 – Everything We Learned Today from This World Premiere Broadcast". Xbox Wire. Archived from the original on 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  10. ^ Dean, Ian (17 April 2026). "Why Metro 2039 is doubling down on tightly curated, story-first level design". Creative Bloq. Archived from the original on 17 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  11. ^ Judd, William (16 April 2026). "Metro 2039 Tech First Look: What We Learned From 15 Minutes of Footage". Digital Foundry. Archived from the original on 17 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  12. ^ Fulton, Will (13 April 2026). "Tune in on Thursday for Xbox First Look: Metro 2039". Xbox Wire. Archived from the original on 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  13. ^ Ruiz, Fran (13 April 2026). "4A Games announces Metro 2039, and we're getting an Xbox-themed reveal stream later this week". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 14 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  14. ^ Kratiuk, Anton (1 May 2026). "Metro 2039 crossed 1 million wishlists in two weeks — here's what to expect". Gagadget. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
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