"War is our reality": 4A reveal Metro 2039, a horror FPS inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Key Points:

• Metro 2039 is a singleplayer horror-shooter set in the ruins of a nuclear-ravaged Moscow, developed by Kyiv-based 4A Games, and is told from a distinctly Ukrainian perspective reflecting on autocratic tyranny and parallels to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• The game features The Stranger, a mentally troubled survivor navigating the metro's depths, facing mutated monsters and the Novoreich, a new authoritarian regime using propaganda and misinformation to control the underground factions.
• Metro 2039 emphasizes psychological horror with the protagonist experiencing grim hallucinations and memories, while incorporating classic Metro gameplay elements like air-monitoring wristwatches and gas masks.
• The narrative includes strong political commentary, with scenes referencing Russian aggression, the abduction of Ukrainian children, and the use of nationalist propaganda in schools, reflecting real-world events and policies.
• Collaborating again with original Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky, who was exiled and sentenced in Russia for criticizing the war, the game highlights the developers' intent to address choices, consequences, and the cost of securing a future amid ongoing conflict.