Next Metro Game Shaped by Ukraine War Reflects Darker Themes

4A Games draws on lived wartime experiences in Ukraine to craft a darker narrative for the Metro sequel, with no release window yet announced.

4A Games has confirmed that the next Metro game will feature a darker narrative influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The developers are incorporating their personal experiences of war, including themes of tyranny, conflict, and the cost of freedom, into the game's story.
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the Metro series' creator, remains a key collaborator despite facing jail in absentia in Russia for opposing the invasion of Ukraine.
The studio is continuing development on the game and a new IP under challenging conditions, including missile strikes and air-raid sirens in Ukraine.
As part of the Metro franchise's 15th anniversary in 2025, 4A Games is hosting celebratory events while emphasizing the sequel will be revealed 'when it is ready.'