Metro is commemorating its 15th anniversary with a special offer: a free game from the franchise. Dive into the details of the free game and get the latest updates on the upcoming Metro title.
Metro 15th Anniversary Updates
Metro 2033 Redux Is Free Until April 16
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Metro is giving away Metro 2033 Redux for free. This offer is available for the next 48 hours, ending on April 16 at 3 PM UTC / 5 PM CET / 9 AM PT. The announcement was made by 4A Games on Metro’s official Twitter (X) account on April 14, and the game is free to claim on Steam and Xbox.
This initiative aims to introduce new players to the series, starting with the very first game. Additionally, in a blog post dated March 16 on 4A Games’ official website, the developers outlined their plans for celebrating Metro’s 15th anniversary.
The post detailed, "Throughout this year, there will be events, deals, and celebratory content on Metro social media channels, to thank you, our players, for coming on this journey with us."
4A Games, originally founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, and later expanded to Malta, draws its inspiration from Dmitry Glukhovsky's science fiction novel, Metro 2033, and its sequels. Despite the challenging circumstances in Ukraine, 4A Games remains committed to exploring themes related to the conflict. They stated, "These circumstances are incredibly challenging, the situation remains dangerous and not within our control, but we are currently as safe as possible. We want to manage your expectations around the reveal of the next Metro title; it will be ready when it is ready, and we can’t wait for you to see it."
The Next Metro
Currently, 4A Games is working on two triple-A projects: the next Metro game and a brand new IP. While details on the new IP remain under wraps, the studio has shared some insights into the development of the upcoming Metro game.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly influenced the narrative direction of the next Metro game. As mentioned in a previous studio update, "In 2022, a full-scale Russian invasion changed how we wanted to tell the story of the next Metro game. As art became life for many of our developers in Ukraine, we drew from that lived experience to create an even darker story, with themes already present in Metro becoming ever more apparent and important."
Despite the adversity, 4A Games remains dedicated to delivering impactful and reality-inspired stories. The developers are determined to overcome the challenges and deliver a high-quality game that resonates with the current chapter of Metro’s narrative.
