It’s been shut to 5 years since 4A Video games formally confirmed it was engaged on a sequel to Metro Exodus. Although a proper reveal of the title remains to be pending, the studio has supplied a recent 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 battle that continues within the studio’s house nation. In 2022, it issued an identical assertion, and as soon as once more, the developer speaks about how real-world occasions have impacted the following Metro’s growth.
In a nutshell, you may count on “a fair darker story” that focuses on the sequence’ staple “hard-hitting, political, anti-war” tougher than ever earlier than. And sure, Metro creator Dmitry Glukhovsky remains to be deeply concerned, 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 following Metro sport,” 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 fair darker story, these themes already current in Metro turning into ever-more obvious and essential.
“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 all the time had a hard-hitting, political, anti-war and infrequently emotional story – and you may make sure these themes will proceed because of our ongoing collaboration with franchise creator, creator, and activist Dmitry Glukhovsky.
“Dmitry has all the time spoken out in opposition to the battle in Ukraine from the beginning – a brave choice for any Russian that has seen him sentenced to jail (in absentia) – and we’re proud to have him as a buddy 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 following Metro to be introduced stays to be seen, however it’s protected to say that there can be loads of pleasure surrounding the sport. Metro Exodus, which is accessible on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, has bought over 10 million models worldwide. A VR prequel, Metro Awakening, from Vertigo Video games additionally launched final November.
