Based on the Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novels, Metro Exodus is the third installment in the Metro series and a sequal to Metro: Last Light(2013) and Metro 2033(2010). It is an FPS developed by a Ukrainian studio 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. It was revealed at the Microsoft Press conference during E3 2017.Here are the thngs we know about Metro Exodus so far:
| Developer | 4A Games |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Writer | Dmitry Glukhovsky |
| Sequel to | Metro 2033(2010), Metro Last Light |
| Engine | 4A Engine |
| Platform | PC, Xbox,PS4 |
| Genre | FPS |
| Mode | Single Player |
| Release Date | 2018(TBA) |
So in the Prequal that is Metro Last light(2013), there were 2 endings.One was the where Artyom destroys everyting by detonating the bomb resulting i killing everyone and the second is where the Dark one arrives with his kin and saves everyone.
1. Where it starts:
The Metro Exodus continues after the Happy ending of Metro Last Light and the other ending is now consider Canon putting Artyom back in action.
2. It is an Sand box survival:
In an interview with IGN, Executive producer John Bloch said that the Metro Exodus is a kind of “Sand Box Survival” as the game will contain both Linear as well as Non-Linear gameplay levels and designs unlike its predecessors. Metro Exodus will provide the player a degree of exploration to insure the payer enjoys an immersive gameplay. Apart from the Linear levels and areas, Non Linear areas will be open for exploration apart from the main storyline.
3. Area and setting:
Metro Exodus is set in 2036, on a post-apocalyptic Earth that has been devastated by a nuclear war over 20 years ago in 2013. The story revolves around Artyom leaving Moscow in search for better options outside Moscow throughout Russia. Also, during the journey Arytom will discover other settlements both friendly and hostile in nature.
4. Environment and Seasons:
Unlike in the previous games in Metro series,Exodus will have Seasons and environment changes throughout the game during the long journey to different parts outside Moscow.No more Nuclear winter in this game and the ice has melted giving us bright views and seasons making the environment more visually enhancing and extravagant.Due to the growing Flaura, in some parts the air is breathable again without the need of filters.
4. The Train:
As seen in the trailer, The train called “The Aurora” will serve as an important element in Artyom’s journey in the different parts outside Moscow. It will serve as an Central hub area and also as a moving settlements of sorts for the remaining survivors.
5. Crafting and Scavenging:
Player will be able to craft new weapons as well as customize the original weapons like the old games in Metro series in this post-apocalyptic environment. Also, the degree of customization will be deep as seen in the trailer when Artyom swaps ammo of a 3 round Revolver to a High capacity Magazine.
6. Area to Explore:
Don’t fret because of all the Non-linear areas available on the ground as there will be tunnels and Heavily irritated zones to explore which is kinda a hallmark for the Metro games. Burning Spider-webs with a ligher, Encounters with various mutated animals and creatures,ohhhh i miss them.
7. Release:
Metro Exodus has no definite date of release and is set for release in 2018 on PS4, Xbox One and PC in 2018 and will support 4K and HDR.
