After weeks of rumors and speculation, the next chapter in the Metro series has finally been made official. Xbox has announced a special digital broadcast, “Xbox First Look: Metro 2039”, scheduled for Thursday, April 16. The event will feature the world premiere of the new title from 4A Games and Deep Silver.
The Fourth Main Entry in the Metro Series
Metro 2039 will mark the fourth mainline entry in the franchise. Based on the iconic novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, the series has built a massive following through its atmospheric storytelling and survival horror elements:
- Metro 2033 (2010)
- Metro: Last Light (2013)
- Metro Exodus (2019)
The series follows the harrowing stories of survivors living in the Moscow subway tunnels following a nuclear apocalypse. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the world expands in this next chapter.
Broadcast Details
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, April 16 |
| Time | 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK |
| Platform | YouTube (youtube.com/Xbox) |
| Format | YouTube Premiere, digital broadcast |
The broadcast will be available with subtitle support in 27 languages. Users can select their preferred language by clicking the gear icon in the YouTube player. Additionally, versions with Audio Descriptions (AD) and American Sign Language (ASL) will be available on the Xbox YouTube channel.
The Relationship Between Xbox and Metro
Xbox has long been a home for the Metro franchise, and the company stated they are honored to continue this relationship by hosting the first look at this exciting next chapter. From the very first game, the Xbox platform has been a key pillar for the series.
All the details about Metro 2039 will be revealed during the Xbox First Look broadcast on Thursday, April 16, at 1pm ET.