Next Metro Game Draws Inspiration from Ukrainian Developers' Wartime Experiences

4A Games confirms the upcoming title will feature a darker narrative shaped by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

4A Games, the studio behind the Metro series, is developing a new installment influenced by the lived experiences of its Ukrainian team during the Russian invasion.
The game's narrative has been reworked to emphasize darker themes, reflecting the conflict, power struggles, and the price of freedom faced by the developers over the past three years.
The Metro series creator, Dmitry Glukhovsky, continues to collaborate on the project despite being sentenced to jail in absentia for opposing the war in Ukraine.
No release window has been announced for the title, with the studio emphasizing that it will be ready when it is ready, given the challenges of working during wartime.
The game will continue the franchise's hallmark anti-war and politically charged storytelling, marking a significant evolution in its 15-year history.