We've known about Metro: Exodus for some time, but we learned a ton of new information during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference. We learned the official release date, how it will differ from the previous two entries, and some plot details.
In this guide, we'll round up everything there is to know about Metro: Exodus. We'll also update this as we learn more, so keep checking back, and feel free to use the comments section for discussion and speculation.
Metro: Exodus - What It Is
Metro: Exodus is the third entry in a trilogy of first person shooters based on the Metro 2033 post-apocalyptic novel series. It's best described as a first person survival horror in which you battle mutated animals and other humans as you strive to forge a life in the metro tunnels of Moscow, which has been decimated by nuclear war.
Metro: Exodus - What's New
A fair bit, actually. While Metro 2033 and Last Light featured mostly linear gameplay, with you traversing a series of levels set in, or outside, the Moscow metro tunnels, Metro: Exodus will take place in a much more open world.
It no longer takes place in Moscow either. You finally leave the metro tunnels behind and take the Aurora train to the eastern side of Russia.
While linear sections do crop up occasionally, there are more wide open sections, and apparently they're 100 times the size of the biggest areas in Metro: Last Light. Each zone has a day and night cycle too, and reactive enemy behaviour that you have to learn.
Metro: Exodus also takes place over an entire year, with the seasons changing as you progress.
Crafting weapons plays a big role this time around too. You have two slots for guns, and can customise them on the fly by dropping your backpack and switching out various different parts, from barrels to sights.
The bulk of your work will be done at workbenches though, where you can pretty much change each individual part of the gun. You'll even have to keep it clean so it doesn't jam in the middle of a firefight.
This crafting system ties into the general need for scavenging – not only for crafting resources either, you'll also find ammo in short supply so will regularly have to stock up.
Metro: Exodus - Story & Setting
The Metro franchise takes place following a fictional nuclear war that has decimated the world. The events of the first two entries – Metro 2033 and Last Light – took place in Moscow, Russia, where the few survivors were forced to head underground and forge a new life in the eponymous metro subway tunnels.
Metro: Exodus eschews Moscow and its metro tunnels for the great outdoors on the eastern side of Russia. You'll once again play as Artyom, who is joined by his sniper wife Anna and Colonel Miller, who are both members of the Spartan Order.
Metro: Exodus - Release Date & Platforms
Metro: Exodus will launch on February 22, 2019 across PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Metro: Exodus - PS4 Pro Enhancements
Metro: Exodus will feature PS4 Pro Enhancements. According to 4A Games itself, the upcoming game will use every single bit of the PS4 Pro's power. Time will tell exactly what that means.
Are you excited to see what happens next in Metro: Exodus? What do you make of the open world design? Let us know in the comments section below!
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One of my favorite franchises ever.amazing graphics.gameplay.and atmosphere.this franchises is really.really.really.underated.word up son
Releasing the same day as Days Gone and Anthem is madness!
Its really weird how underrated the Metro series is. Its one of the most immersing FPS games ever made, with a very interesting story.
I guess they might need to move their release date though to not be buried between days gone and anthem. But for me its a day one anyway.
One of my most anticipated games!!! Its one of the most under-rated franchises too - is it because its yet another FPS - although its more Horror Survival in First Person with shooter mechanics. As much as I want Days Gone and Anthem for that matter, this is my priority purchase, Days Gone 2nd and Anthem 3rd. I think the biggest 'loser' on the 22nd Feb is most likely to be Crackdown 3 - assuming all 4 stick to this date.
All 4 of these have been 'delayed' although Crackdown is the one that has been delayed over and over again and probably can't be delayed again without a major backlash. Anthem can't be delayed beyond March as it has to release this 'financial' year - like ME:A had to for the share holders. Days Gone could change - although that may look like Sony has little faith in it. Metro could too with little consequence as its really only been delayed the once - albeit quite a big delay.
Anyway, I am really looking forward to this!! I would also recommend checking out the previous 2 - both available on PS4 and cheap too...
@tatsumi As I said - maybe because they see a FPS and there are a lot of those - even though its more narrative driven and more 'survival'. Its not a 'big name' developer either with big budget advertising campaigns.
Its funny though that I never see anyone say anything bad about it - its always highly recommended and enthused over by those that have played it and seemed to be one of those games that word of mouth has been important for it.
@BAMozzy totally agree man. Metro is a game that I don't think about much but it always engages me to the end. I've never been disappointed by one yet. Very underrated FPS series.
This game looks incredible! With all that snow, I wish it woulda pushed for a December release...kinda has that Xmas vibe, lol. Then again, it cycles through all seasons, so I guess whenever works!
This looks like the most S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-y any modern game is ever going to get, so...I think I'll get this over Days Gone (Anthem I'm going to let fall by the wayside in hopes that it bombs and Bioware makes a sequel to Mass Effect Andromeda)!
oooooohhhh yes so ready to buckle up for another run with Artyom
I am not a fan of FPS games (I hate playing them) but this one is really tempting, owing to its graphics and game play mechanics. They have really innovated the enemy AI. It will be more rewarding and fun to play.
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