Metro 2039 debuts terrifying reveal trailer

The latest in the Metro series is coming, and looks darker than ever. From Xbox's new First Look program, Metro 2039 was unveiled, and while the elements are certainly familiar, the inaugural trailer is devastatingly petrifying. The team at 4A games rarely misses, and they've nailed this reveal. Check out the details and trailer below! Metro 2039 will arrive this winter.

Larkspur, Calif. (April 16, 2026) - After a thrilling cinematic and gameplay reveal in collaboration with Xbox, we’re excited to announce METRO 2039, the long-awaited next chapter in the METRO saga from acclaimed storytellers 4A Games. METRO 2039 is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic this winter.

The official reveal showcases METRO 2039’s handcrafted, story‑driven single‑player FPS campaign, claustrophobic immersive atmosphere and psychological horror. The 15-minute stream featured interviews from 4A Games’ Jon Bloch (Executive Producer), Andriy ‘mLs’ Shevchenko (Creative Director) and Pavel Ulmer (Co-Creative Director & Lead Audio Designer), as well as a stunning six-minute reveal trailer and gameplay tease. The gameplay itself was captured using a mix of gameplay and real-time cinematics, giving fans a glimpse of the series’ haunting environments, stunning visual fidelity and iconic METRO equipment, including the signature weapons and wristwatch during a heart pounding mutant combat encounter.

WATCH THE FULL 15-MINUTE SHOWCASE STREAM HERE: https://youtu.be/doZYgUUIRY4

WATCH THE REVEAL TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSdghdelbAw

THE YEAR IS 2039.

For a quarter century, the last survivors of nuclear war have been locked in bitter conflict deep in the Metro tunnels beneath the poisoned city of Moscow. Now, the underground factions are unified under one banner - the Novoreich, led by a new Fuhrer: the legendary Spartan, Hunter. The Fuhrer promises salvation and a new life for the people on the surface but in reality, communities remain trapped deep within the Metro, flooded by propaganda and misinformation, suffering under his authoritarian regime.

You play as The Stranger, a recluse haunted by violent waking nightmares, forced to undertake a harrowing journey back down to the Metro, a place he swore he would never return to. The Stranger will be a fully voiced lead protagonist, making a notable step towards deeper immersion in METRO’s iconic atmospheric storytelling.

A CLASSIC METRO STORY, TOLD FROM A UKRAINIAN PERSPECTIVE.

4A Games was born in Ukraine, and still remains majority Ukrainian, but now with a team that spans over 25 different nationalities united by a Ukrainian spirit of determination and pride for their projects. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has impacted and directly shaped the development of METRO 2039, with its story shifting to focus acutely on choices, actions, consequences and the cost of securing a future.

While told from a distinctly Ukrainian perspective, METRO 2039 remains an authentically METRO story. Now working primarily from two locations in Kyiv and Malta, the goal remains the same: to create an experience that is unmistakably METRO.

METRO 2039 is developed in Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way. If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/

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Here's an additional look at the game from the hosts themselves: Xbox-

Xbox shared a first look at Metro 2039 today, alongside 4A Games and Deep Silver, marking the world premiere of the highly anticipated fourth mainline entry in the post-apocalyptic, narrative-driven shooter series.

The presentation positioned Metro 2039 as the darkest chapter yet, taking players back to the Moscow Metro. It introduces a new voiced protagonist, The Stranger, and builds on the franchise’s story-first approach with updated gameplay systems, deeper environmental storytelling, and enhancements powered by 4A Games’ proprietary engine.

The team also spoke to how their real-world experiences have shaped the game, with many developers in Ukraine drawing on the realities of war to inform themes of survival, oppression, and the cost of freedom.

For a deeper look at the story, gameplay, and creative direction, please visit Xbox Wire.