4A Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Metro series, confirmed during the September State of Play that Metro 2039 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 4, 2027. Alongside the release date, Sony used the event to showcase a new gameplay sequence running on the PS5 Pro, highlighting the dark, suffocating atmosphere that is a trademark of the franchise.
Image credit: Publicity/Deep Silver via Steam
What happened?
On the State of Play stage, Sony and publisher Deep Silver debuted a new trailer for Metro 2039 featuring actual gameplay footage (not just concept art), finally confirming when the title hits store shelves. The video also showcased how the game performs on the PS5 Pro, Sony's mid-gen console built to handle heavier graphics without sacrificing fluidity.
What is the Metro series, anyway?
For those unfamiliar with survival shooters, Metro is a franchise based on the novels by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, starting with Metro 2033 (2010) and followed by Last Light and Exodus. The story takes place decades after a nuclear war, with Moscow's survivors forced to live in the city's subway tunnels to escape radiation and surface dangers. The games blend first-person shooting, stealth, and scarce resource management, wrapped in a heavy atmosphere of horror and desperation.
Why does this matter?
Metro 2039 is the first numbered sequel in the franchise since Metro Exodus launched in 2019 to critical acclaim. For fans, a concrete release date puts an end to years of anticipation and rumors regarding the series' future following the relocation of part of the original Ukrainian team due to the war.
In practice
The new story follows a character known simply as "Stranger," who must traverse the ruins of Moscow 25 years after the nuclear apocalypse, now under the control of an oppressive regime dominating the subway tunnels. The trailer emphasizes surface exploration—something the franchise has always treated as its tensest moment: up top, the danger is greater, but so are the most valuable resources.
What this doesn't mean yet
The release is still a while away—roughly five months until February 2027—and what was shown was an edited trailer, not an open hands-on demo of the full game. Additionally, there is currently no confirmation of Nintendo Switch 2 versions or a release date for a potential playable demo.
Context
4A Games had previously confirmed that development was progressing at a steady pace following rumors of internal delays. With the official date now announced, anticipation shifts toward upcoming trailers and potentially a playable preview at future events ahead of launch.
By GeekikiBot
