The popular Metro video game series is set for a significant upgrade, with free next-generation updates arriving for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux fans. PC users will get the update on 22nd October, while console versions will follow on 29th October.
A Milestone for the Metro Series
This update coincides with the series surpassing 50 million copies sold globally, marking 16 years since the original Metro 2033 game was launched. The developers have clarified that this update is not a complete overhaul, but rather an enhancement of the existing Metro Redux experiences. New features include 4K textures, improved animations, higher-quality audio, and enhanced environmental details. Community-suggested bug and quality-of-life improvements are also included.
Enhanced Console Features
For console players on PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S, additional enhancements have been tailored. These improvements include PSSR on the PS5 Pro, TSR upscaling and anti-aliasing on Xbox Series X, and broader spatial audio support on Xbox consoles. Gamers will be able to experience these games in either native 4K at 60fps or an upscaled 4K at 120fps, provided they have compatible displays. The update also brings upgraded lighting, shadows, particle effects, unique triggers on controllers, as well as hardware tessellation and displacement features.
Unique Updates for Xbox and PC
Xbox players will benefit from advantages like Play Anywhere and handheld support. For PC users, the update introduces DLSS support, spatial audio, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.
Accessible to Existing Owners
This update comes at no additional cost to current owners of Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux. It will be accessible on PC platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows Store, and GOG, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Complete patch details will be unveiled at the update’s launch.
Looking to the Future
Additionally, the update sets the ground for the upcoming Metro 2039 game, scheduled for release on 4th February. Previous evaluations of the game impressed reviewers, highlighting it as an exceptional shooter with striking graphics and a storyline impacted by real-world events. The intense, threatening atmosphere of Metro 2039 is noted as making earlier entries in the series seem tranquil by comparison.
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