Summary
Metro Awakening, a newly announced virtual reality experience set in the post-apocalyptic world of the belovedMetrofranchise, is coming soon to the PlayStation VR2. The single player game will also be available on other VR systems.
Taking place in a fictional version of the world that was ravaged by nuclear war, Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky’sMetronovels gave readers a harrowing picture of what a fight for survival in Moscow’s underground railway system would look like following such a catastrophe. Glukhovsky’s works were massive hits in his home country, and a series of video game adaptations developed by Ukrainian studio 4A Games further popularizedMetroacross the world. Now, close to five years sinceMetro Exoduswas released, a new game in the franchise has finally been unveiled to the public.
A trailer forMetro Awakeningwas shown off during Sony’s recent State of Play presentation, revealing a 2024 launch date for the PSVR 2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest systems. In ablog post, developer Vertigo Games claimedMetro Awakeningwill give fans of the series an all-new, story-driven VR adventure that will act as a prequel to Glukhovsky’sMetronovels. The Netherlands-based indie studio previously worked onArizona Sunshine 2, a relatively new title that was considered to be one of thebest VR games of 2023.
Vertigo Games promised thatMetro Awakeningwould feature the pastMetrogames' staple stealth sections and survival mechanics, but the company noted that these aspects would be enhanced in the upcoming title with the help of cutting-edge VR technology. Much like with the previous title, Glukhovsky was involved in the development ofMetro Awakening, serving as a story and lore consultant, according to Vertigo Games. AMoscow court sentenced theMetroauthor to eight years in prisonlast August for speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine, but Glukhovsky has avoided arrest as he lives outside of Russia.
When is Metro Awakening Coming Out?
Metro Awakeningwas leaked onlinedays before the game was officially announced at State of Play 2024. It was rumored that the new title would have multiplayer, a feature that was absent in its predecessors,Metro: 2033,Metro: Last Light, andMetro Exodus.
Sony’s first State of Play this year teased quite a number of games, not just the Deep Silver-publishedMetroVR experience. Hideo Kojima’sDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachreceived the most spotlight during the event, but other upcoming titles likeHelldivers 2andZenless Zone Zerowere also given the chance to shine. Games that have already been released also made an appearance, such as the vampire survival RPGV Risingthat is coming to the PS5 in 2024, as well asStellar Blade, which is headed to the console this April.
Metro
A post-apocalyptic franchise based on the novels from Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky. Includes games like Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. A VR title called Metro: Awakening is also launching on the PS VR2.
