Metro 2039
Metro 2039 release date, trailer and everything we know.
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Some territories, including Asia, Australia and New Zealand, get the game on 5 February 2027.
The story so far
What we know about Metro 2039
Metro 2039 is the next mainline entry in the Metro series, developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. It is a story-driven first-person shooter set in Moscow in the year 2039, built around exploration, survival, combat and stealth, and it is single-player only. It was announced on 16 April 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a first reveal that mixed a trailer and gameplay footage.
You play the Stranger, a fully voiced protagonist who replaces the silent Artyom of earlier games. He is a former Metro resident who was pushed out into exile and is dragged back into the tunnels, haunted by nightmares. There he runs into the Novoreich, a fascist regime that has united the underground settlements under a single leader. The trailers show a mix of stealth and open combat, from daily life at Sevastopolskaya station to the irradiated surface of Moscow. The Dark Ones, shadowy creatures from the series' early days, return as well.
The game is inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky's Metro novels and runs on 4A's own engine, which Deep Silver describes as the first in the series built from the ground up for ray tracing. 4A, a studio with a Ukrainian core, has said the full-scale invasion of Ukraine shaped the story. The release date of 4 February 2027 was confirmed at a State of Play in September 2026. A Collector's Edition with a wearable replica Spartan helmet is planned, and pre-orders are due later in 2026.
What to expect from Metro 2039
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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A story-driven single-player campaign
According to the developer, Metro 2039 is a single-player first-person shooter with a claustrophobic atmosphere and elements of psychological horror, following the Stranger as he returns to the Moscow tunnels.
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Stealth or open combat
The Renegade gameplay trailer shows the Stranger mixing stealth with all-out fighting to get through Novoreich-held areas. So far, the footage includes human enemies, mutants and the series' improvised weapons.
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Hand-crafted places, from station to surface
Deep Silver says the world ranges from everyday life in Sevastopolskaya station to the deadly irradiated surface of Moscow, with detailed, hand-built environments rather than a procedural map.
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Ray tracing built into the engine
The 4A Engine is described as built from the ground up for ray tracing. At launch, PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X get a 60 FPS Performance Mode with ray tracing, according to Deep Silver.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release: 4 February 2027 (5 February in some territories)Deep Silver
- Platforms: PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)Deep Silver
- A 60 FPS Performance Mode with ray tracing at launch on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series XDeep Silver
- Standard and Collector's Edition (with replica Spartan helmet) announced; pre-orders later in 2026Deep Silver
- Single-player focused, with Xbox Play Anywhere supportXbox
- Announced on 16 April 2026 with a story-driven single-player focus and the Stranger as protagonistGematsu
- Announced on 16 April 2026 with a story-driven single-player focus and the Stranger as protagonistGematsu
Not confirmed
Pre-order date and price
Pre-orders are promised for later in 2026, but no price or start date has been announced.
Switch 2 and other platforms
Only PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC are announced. Nothing has been said about other platforms.
Game length and post-launch plans
No official word yet on how long the campaign is or whether DLC is planned.
Demo
No demo or beta has been announced. Only trailers and gameplay footage have been shown so far.
Demo
No demo or beta has been announced. Only trailers and gameplay footage have been shown so far.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
16 April 2026
Metro 2039 is announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a reveal trailer and gameplay footage. Gematsu
25 August 2026
Gamescom Opening Night Live: the Renegade gameplay trailer shows stealth and combat in Novoreich-occupied Moscow, and the Collector's Edition helmet is displayed. GamesBeat
3 September 2026
A new gameplay trailer at State of Play confirms the release date of 4 February 2027. Game Informer
4 February 2027
Planned release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (5 February in Asia, Australia and New Zealand). Deep Silver
Waiting for Metro 2039? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Another claustrophobic, atmospheric shooter built around a ruined post-Soviet world, mutants and scarce resources.
BioShock Infinite
Story-first first-person shooter with a strong setting, a regime at its core and a heavy narrative focus.
Prey
Tense first-person survival with scavenging, stealth options and a creeping sense of dread in a closed-off world.
Dishonored 2
Lets you choose between stealth and open combat in handcrafted, detailed levels, much like Metro's approach.
The Last of Us Part II
Grim, character-driven post-apocalypse with tense stealth and brutal close-quarters combat.
Half-Life 2
Classic story-driven shooter with a hostile occupation regime and tightly scripted, atmospheric set pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Metro 2039 released?
Metro 2039 launches on 4 February 2027. In some territories, including Asia, Australia and New Zealand, it arrives on 5 February 2027, according to Deep Silver.
Which platforms is Metro 2039 coming to?
PS5 (including PS5 Pro), Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It also supports Xbox Play Anywhere. No other platforms are announced.
Is there a trailer for Metro 2039?
Yes. The official Renegade gameplay trailer is on the METRO YouTube channel and is embedded on this page. A release date trailer was also shown at State of Play in September 2026.
Is there a Metro 2039 demo, price or pre-order?
There is no demo. No price has been announced, but Deep Silver says pre-orders for the Standard Edition open later in 2026, and you can wishlist the game now.
Will Metro 2039 come to Switch 2?
Not announced. Only PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC have been confirmed, and neither Deep Silver nor 4A Games has said anything about a Switch 2 version.
Is Metro 2039 a sequel to Metro Exodus?
Yes, it is the next mainline Metro game after Metro Exodus from 2019. It follows a new protagonist, the Stranger, instead of Artyom, and takes place in 2039.