The wait for the next chapter in the post-apocalyptic saga is finally nearing its end. During the recent State of Play, 4A Games and Deep Silver confirmed that Metro 2039 will officially launch on February 4, 2027.
The announcement came alongside a fresh look at the game, with new gameplay footage captured directly on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Running at 60FPS with ray tracing enabled, the trailer gave fans a gritty, high-fidelity look at the ruins of Moscow. For those keeping an eye on the technical side of the industry, this is the first title in the series built from the ground up with ray tracing as a core pillar of the engine.
In Metro 2039, players take on the role of "The Stranger," a former Spartan warrior forced out of exile. The narrative follows his return to the dangerous tunnels and the surface of a fractured Moscow, now under the thumb of a fanatical leader named Hunter. While the series has always been a single-player, story-driven experience, the sheer atmospheric density shown in the recent footage suggests 4A Games is pushing for a new level of immersion that will undoubtedly set a high bar for the FPS genre in 2027.
The game is set to arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. With the release date now locked in, the community is already dissecting the new mechanics—including the Shatun rifle and more tactical breaching options—hinting at a more refined combat loop than what we saw in Metro Exodus.
Whether you are a long-time fan of the franchise or just looking for your next high-stakes shooter, keep an eye on our MyEsports predictions hub for any upcoming community tournaments or special events surrounding the launch. February is shaping up to be a packed month for gaming, but Metro 2039 has clearly staked its claim as a must-play title.