Highlights
- Another mainline entry in the Metro series is in development and will release on current-gen consoles and PC, separate from the upcoming VR game.
- The upcoming VR game, Metro: Awakening, is a separate project being developed by Vertigo Games and will not replace the traditional non-VR style of the franchise.
- While a new game has been confirmed, little information has been released so far, suggesting it is still in early development.
The Metro team just delivered great news about the future of the franchise for fans upset in the wake of the recent VR game announcement. The Metro franchise, based on a series of novels, has been thrilling fans of shooters and post-apocalyptic action since Metro 2033 released in 2010. With developer 4A Games releasing the last entry Metro Exodus back in 2019, however, it's been some time since gamers got a chance to explore the Russian wastelands.
Earlier this week, fans finally got some news about the next entry in the series, but this unfortunately left some feeling disappointed. As it turned out, the leaks about the upcoming Metro game were more or less accurate, upsetting fans who wanted a mainline console and PC title, not a VR one. This would leave many gamers out of luck and also take the series away from its non-VR roots. Now, however, the Metro development team is clarifying the situation with an update that should please previously upset players.
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In a recent tweet, the Metro team explained that another mainline entry in the series is currently in production and slated to release on the current generation of consoles and PC. The VR game officially revealed as Metro: Awakening is a separate project coming to PS VR 2, Meta VR, and PC VR, while being headed up by developer Vertigo Games. This means that Metro fans without a VR set need not despair at the news of Metro: Awakening. They can still count on getting a new title of their own, in the traditional style, in the future.
A Non-VR Mainline Metro Title Is in the Works
The original Metro game ranks high among great story-driven shooters and has developed a faithful community over the years with solid additions to the franchise. Reassurance that another entry is coming at some point in the future will likely come as a big relief to many of these fans, even if they'll have to wait for the upcoming VR game to launch first.
Of course, gamers shouldn't get too excited just yet. While a game has been confirmed, little has been revealed about it so far, so it's unlikely to be released for some time. Given that fans don't even have an official title yet, much less a trailer or any previews of gameplay, it seems likely that the title is still early in development. In the meantime, players may want to look into getting a VR headset or check out some other games with Soviet-era style to get their Metro fix.
Metro
A post-apocalyptic franchise based on the novels from Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky. Includes games like Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. A VR title called Metro: Awakening is also launching on the PS VR2.
- Developer(s)
- 4A Games
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
