Look, let's be honest, Artyom isn't the star this time. The new entry in the series, METRO 2039, has finally locked in its release date for February 4, 2027.

4A Games dropped the fresh details and confirmed the launch date during Sony's online showcase State of Play on the 3rd. METRO 2039 is heading to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, complete with official Korean language support.

The footage takes us on a trip weaving through the Moscow metro tunnels and the radiation-scorched surface areas. You can catch a glimpse of the brutal battles against mutants in ruined buildings, alongside stealth and exploration mechanics. The developer, having confirmed that all core features have reached completion stage, demonstrated how gear management and survival systems actually function right there in the video. You can view it below.

After expanding the narrative outwards in the previous game, Metro Exodus, the stage shrinks right back down to the Moscow metro tunnels. Moscow is now under the iron grip of 'Novorich', a fascist regime that has absorbed and unified independent factions. You step into the boots of The Stranger, an isolated soul plagued by nightmares who gets dragged back into the metro system against their will. For the first time in the series, the protagonist features fully voiced dialogue, driving a much darker narrative than before.

METRO 2039 keeps its signature pacing while layering on some modern mechanics. Minimalist HUD elements pull you deeper into the immersion while forcing tactical firefights in cramped spaces. Your gear breaks down, you're constantly juggling between making a run for it and melee scraps, meaning you'll need quick-witted reflexes on the fly. The developer has also crafted specific zones where the environmental backdrop does the heavy lifting, boosting the environmental storytelling tenfold. Adieu, and best of luck out there in the wasteland.