- Primary Subject: Metro 2039
- Key Update: 4A Games officially unveiled Metro 2039 during an Xbox First Look stream, featuring a new voiced protagonist and a return to the Moscow tunnels.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 17, 2026
- Quick Answer: Metro 2039 is the next mainline Metro game by 4A Games, featuring a voiced lead, "The Stranger," and a Winter 2026 launch on current-gen consoles.
Metro 2039 has officially been revealed, and it looks every bit as thrilling as fans had hoped for.
4A Games officially unveiled the cinematic trailer and gameplay of Metro 2039 during the Xbox First Look Stream. Fans were able to catch a glimpse of the game's haunting environments, stunning visuals, and iconic METRO equipment.
Here's everything there is to know about the reveal and the game.
Metro 2039 Unveiled During Xbox First Look Stream
During the 15-minute stream, viewers were given a deep dive from 4A Games' executive producer Jon Block, their creative director Andriy mLs Shevchenko, and their co-creative director and lead audio designer, Pavel Ulmer.
After, fans were able to watch a six-minute reveal trailer and gameplay tease. The gameplay show was created using a mix of gameplay and real-time cinematics, giving fans a look into the series’ environments, the stunning visual fidelity, and iconic METRO equipment, including the franchise's signature weapons and wristwatch during a thrilling mutant combat encounter.
The showcase and reveal trailer can both be found on YouTube.
What Is Metro 2039 About?
As the name suggests, this Metro game is set in the year 2039. For a quarter century, the remaining survivors of a nuclear war have been engaged in a fierce battle for 25 years, deep in the Metro tunnels beneath the poisoned city of Moscow.
The underground factions are now united, the Novoreich, following a new Fuhrer: the fabled Spartan, Hunter. On the surface, the Fuhrer promises people redemption and a new life. In actuality, communities are still imprisoned deep within the Metro, brainwashed with false information and propaganda, and suffering under his authoritarian regime.
You play as The Stranger, a recluse haunted by horrific waking nightmares who must make the terrifying journey back to the Metro - a location you've vowed never to visit again. The Stranger will be a fully voiced main character, which is a notable step towards deeper immersion in Metro's storytelling.
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In terms of gameplay, Metro 2039 is a single-player FPS that weaves exploration, survival, combat, and stealth in a beautiful but deadly world, offering peak immersion.
Metro 2039 is a classic Metro story told from a uniquely Ukrainian perspective. 4A Games was born in Ukraine, and the majority of the team remains Ukrainian (though the team spans over 25 nationalities).
The game was made amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Malta. This has directly impacted the development of the game, with the story shifting to focus more on choices, actions, consequences, and the cost of securing a future.
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