Metro 2039, the fourth mainline entry in the METRO series, debuted a new gameplay trailer during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, signaling a darker, more horror-forward direction.
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What the new trailer reveals
The footage centers on The Stranger navigating a Moscow under the control of the Novoreich regime. It showcases a previously unseen Metro station and highlights combat refinement, including a new weapon—the Shatun pneumatic rifle. The atmosphere is harsher and more brutal than prior METRO entries, with a stronger emphasis on survival-driven horror and environmental peril.
What we know about METRO 2039
Specific plot details remain sparse, but the story unfolds four years after Metro Exodus and roughly a quarter-century since the nuclear conflict forced people underground, anchoring the setting in a post-apocalyptic Moscow. The project is led by 4A Games, with Deep Silver as the publisher, continuing the METRO tradition of atmospheric urban claustrophobia and survival challenges.
Release date and platforms
A February 2027 release window has been announced. The game is available for wishlist on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam.
