Metro 2039 Release Date
Metro 2039 Receives Official February 2027 Release Date for Major Platforms
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Metro 2039 is described as the first title in the series built from the ground up with ray tracing in mind, powered by a new 4A Engine.
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There is inconsistent timing placement for Metro 2039 relative to Exodus across sources: some say approximately three years after Exodus, while others indicate about eight years after Exodus.
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The Stranger, Metro 2039’s protagonist, is described as a former Spartan soldier who previously left the Moscow metro.
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At launch, the PC version will be released on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
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Metro 2039 has been highlighted with the Best Visuals award at Gamescom 2026, underscoring its acclaimed presentation.
Metro 2039 is officially launching on February 4, 2027, across PC, PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S, FullCleared confirmed. The game will be a single-player first-person shooter where players follow The Stranger through a ruined Moscow toward the Novo Reich fortress, using weapons like the Shatun and Duplet while managing radiation and a Karma system that tracks player choices.
4A Games announced the release date during State of Play, showcasing PS5 Pro gameplay and highlighting the new 4A Engine built from the ground up with ray tracing. The title arrives eight years after Metro Exodus, with developer 4A Games in Ukraine handling production and Dmitry Glukhovsky contributing to the scenario, preserving the series' bleak, war-scarred tone.
Ray Tracing Powers New Graphics Engine
Metro 2039 runs on a completely new 4A Engine designed specifically for ray tracing from the start, EGW reported. The engine delivers 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on supported platforms, with PS5 Pro footage demonstrating the visual leap forward for the franchise.
Wccftech noted that Metro 2039 lands on February 4 ahead of major releases like God of War, Fable, and Persona 4 Revival, giving the game a clear release window free from direct competition at launch.
The Stranger Returns as Former Spartan Soldier
The protagonist, known as The Stranger, is a former Spartan soldier who previously left the Moscow metro, according to MobiDevices. Players will navigate a post-apocalyptic landscape scarred by war, relying on stealth, exploration, and survival mechanics that define the Metro series.
Combat centers on weapons unique to the Metro universe, including the Shatun and Duplet, while the anti-radiation mechanics and Karma system return to shape how the story unfolds based on player actions and choices.
PC Launch Spans Multiple Digital Storefronts
Metro 2039 will release on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store on February 4, providing PC players multiple options to purchase the game. Pre-orders and additional technical details are expected in the months ahead before launch.
Eight Years After Metro Exodus, Series Continues
Metro 2039 marks the franchise's return eight years after Metro Exodus, Games.gg reported. The announcement at State of Play underscores the game's position as a major next entry, with 4A Games earning a Best Visuals award at Gamescom 2026 for the game's acclaimed presentation.
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