Video Games
Metro 2039 Countdown
EstimatedExpected February 2027
Set four years after the events of Metro Exodus, the story follows a reclusive protagonist known as the Stranger, who is driven out of exile into the post-apocalyptic Moscow Metro by traumatic waking nightmares. Beneath the poisoned city, the former Spartan hero Hunter has established a fascist regime called the Novoreich, ruling through fear and propaganda while preparing for a new surface war.
Details
- Genre
- Survival
- Platforms
- PCPS5Xbox Series X/S
- Developer
- 4A Games
- Publisher
- Deep Silver
- Game modes
- Single-player
Release information
A limited Collector's Edition will be made available for pre-order, featuring a full-scale wearable replica of the Stranger's helmet modeled directly from the in-game assets. While a playable demo was featured on the show floor at Gamescom, there are no plans for a public demo release.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Metro 2039 release?
- Metro 2039 is expected in February 2027, but an exact date has not been confirmed.
- Who is the main protagonist in Metro 2039?
- Players control an exile known as the Stranger, a former Metro resident haunted by violent visions who is forced to return to the underground tunnels.
- Who serves as the main antagonist?
- The primary antagonist is Hunter, a former Spartan legend who now rules the Novoreich regime as its Fuhrer.
- Was the original series author involved in the story?
- Yes. Dmitry Glukhovsky collaborated on the narrative, describing it as the darkest storyline in the series to date.
- What new gameplay elements are included?
- The game introduces new mutant variants, expanded environmental traversal options, environmental micro-storytelling staged with items and bodies, and new weaponry such as the Shatun.
- What platforms is Metro 2039 on?
- Metro 2039 is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S.
Last updated: 9/1/2026
