It’s been shut to 5 years since 4A Video games formally confirmed it was engaged on a sequel to Metro Exodus, and although a proper announcement of the title has but to be made, the studio has, a minimum of, offered a contemporary replace.
In a weblog publish commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the Metro franchise, 4A Video games has spoken concerning the impression of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the warfare that also continues within the studio’s house nation. In 2022, 4A Video games issued an analogous assertion, and as soon as once more, the developer speaks about how real-world occasions have impacted the subsequent Metro’s growth.
In a nutshell, you’ll be able to count on “an excellent darker story”- one which focuses on the collection’ staple “hard-hitting, political, anti-war” more durable than ever earlier than. And sure, Metro creator Dmitry Glukhovsky continues to be very a lot concerned as properly, as beforehand confirmed.
“As we stated in our final studio replace, in 2022 a full-scale russian invasion modified how we needed to inform the story of the subsequent Metro recreation,” 4A Video games’ message reads. “As artwork turned life for a lot of of our builders in Ukraine, we drew from that lived expertise to create an excellent darker story, these themes already current in Metro changing into ever-more obvious and necessary. As battle, the battle for energy, the horrors of tyranny, and the worth of freedom have change into a part of our lives over the previous 3+ years, we’re nonetheless residing and dealing throughout this wartime, and that inevitably shapes the video games we make.
“Metro has at all times had a hard-hitting, political, anti-war and infrequently emotional story – and you may make certain these themes will proceed because of our ongoing collaboration with franchise creator, creator, and activist Dmitry Glukhovsky.
“Dmitry has at all times spoken out towards the warfare in Ukraine from the beginning – a brave resolution for any russian, that has seen him sentenced to jail (in absentia) – and we’re proud to have him as a good friend and co-creator as we inform this subsequent, and by no means extra related chapter of Metro collectively.
“Relaxation assured, you’re in for fairly the experience.”
When precisely we will count on the subsequent Metro to be introduced stays to be seen, however it’s secure to say that there might be loads of pleasure surrounding the sport. Metro Exodus, which is obtainable on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, has bought over 10 million items worldwide.
