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, at the least, offered a contemporary replace.
In a weblog put up commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the Metro franchise, 4A Video games has spoken concerning the influence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the struggle that also continues within the studio’s house nation. In 2022, 4A Video games issued an identical assertion, and as soon as once more, the developer speaks about how real-world occasions have impacted the following Metro’s improvement.
In a nutshell, you’ll be able to count on “a good 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 remains to be very a lot concerned as effectively, as beforehand confirmed.
“As we mentioned in our final studio replace, in 2022 a full-scale russian invasion modified how we wished to inform the story of the following Metro recreation,” 4A Video games’ message reads. “As artwork grew to become life for a lot of of our builders in Ukraine, we drew from that lived expertise to create a good darker story, these themes already current in Metro turning into ever-more obvious and vital. As battle, the battle for energy, the horrors of tyranny, and the value of freedom have develop into a part of our lives over the previous 3+ years, we’re nonetheless dwelling and dealing throughout this wartime, and that inevitably shapes the video games we make.
“Metro has all the time had a hard-hitting, political, anti-war and infrequently emotional story – and you’ll make certain these themes will proceed due to our ongoing collaboration with franchise creator, creator, and activist Dmitry Glukhovsky.
“Dmitry has all the time spoken out towards the struggle in Ukraine from the beginning – a brave determination for any russian, that has seen him sentenced to jail (in absentia) – and we’re proud to have him as a pal and co-creator as we inform this subsequent, and by no means extra related chapter of Metro collectively.
“Relaxation assured, you might be in for fairly the experience.”
When precisely we will count on the following Metro to be introduced stays to be seen, but it surely’s protected to say that there will likely be loads of pleasure surrounding the sport. Metro Exodus, which is on the market on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, has offered over 10 million models worldwide.
