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Xbox gives PC gaming fans a first look at Metro 2039
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Xbox gives PC gaming fans a first look at Metro 2039

Metro 2039 is set to launch this winter and will feature a story-driven, single-player campaign. Players will take on the role of "The Stranger" in a post-apocalyptic Moscow under a fascist regime. This installment will introduce the series' first fully voiced lead protagonist. The game is developed by a global team, primarily based in Ukraine.
Metro 2039 is "much darker" than its predecessors, but most importantly it's a statement of intent
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Metro 2039 is “much darker” than its predecessors, but most importantly it’s a statement of intent

Anticipation is high for Metro 2039, the next installment in the Metro series, following the release of Exodus in 2019. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Russia, specifically around a devastated Saint Basil's Cathedral, and will explore themes of death, tyranny, and political manipulation. Players will assume the role of The Stranger, who must dismantle the authoritarian regime of the Novoreich, led by Hunter. Metro 2039 will feature a fully voiced protagonist, enhancing immersion, and gameplay will include close-quarters shooting and survival horror elements. The game is expected to launch in winter 2026, likely between October and December, and aims to reflect the experiences of its Ukrainian developers amid ongoing conflict.
Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky says the next game in the series 'will be darker than anything you've seen before'
AppWizard
April 15, 2026

Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky says the next game in the series ‘will be darker than anything you’ve seen before’

Metro 2039 is the next installment in 4A Games' post-apocalyptic train-riding series, confirmed with a title announcement. The full reveal is scheduled for April 16. Author Dmitry Glukhovsky has indicated that this installment will be "seriously dark" and potentially darker than previous games. Glukhovsky has remained involved with the Metro series, contributing to past titles. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating the official unveiling and the storyline's developments.
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