Metro fans are in for a big reveal. Multiple sources confirm that a full-fledged fourth installment in the series will be unveiled in the coming days. According to Insider Gaming on April 10, 2026, 4A Games is finally breaking its five-year silence—since the release of Metro Exodus. The first footage will apparently be shown at the PlayStation State of Play presentation. The tentative release date is April 16.
An insider nicknamed AlexandreNGamR (his Sony predictions were previously confirmed by respected journalist Tom Henderson) stated: “Fanciers are in for a big surprise next week.” These words align perfectly with Embracer Group’s financial reports, which mention the release of an “anticipated AAA title” in the current financial year. The game’s tentative title has already been tipped online: Metro 4. The game was originally designed for current-generation consoles, so the graphics and physics are promised to be taken to a whole new level.
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The complete history of the Metro series from Glukhovsky’s books to Exodus
It all started with a free online manuscript. In 2002, Dmitry Glukhovsky posted Metro 2033 on his personal website — without a publisher, without marketing, just online. A post-apocalyptic novel about survivors of the Moscow subway has spread across the forums by itself. The official book reached the shelves only in 2005, and sold over 1.5 million copies in Russia, receiving translations into 37 languages. The IP address was noticed.
Who created Metro 4 — studio 4A Games from Kiev
Kiev, 2005. A group of developers leaves GSC Game World — the authors of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. — and founds 4A Games. They did not leave empty-handed: they took away the understanding of post-Soviet aesthetics and the skill to build oppressive, claustrophobic spaces. This is exactly what is felt in every tunnel of the Metro series. The first game adaptation, Metro 2033, was released in March 2010 under THQ publishing – the budget was modest, but critics immediately highlighted the detail of the environment and the soundtrack.
Chronology of Metro games all parts and release dates
Metro Series Timeline: Key Dates
2013 was a turning point. THQ went bankrupt, and the series was picked up by Deep Silver — and did not lose. In 2014, Metro Redux brought both parts back to current platforms, introducing a new wave of players to the post-apocalyptic metro. It was then that the audience of the franchise exceeded tens of millions — the very people who are now waiting for the fourth part.
Metro Exodus in February 2019 is a qualitative leap. Semi-open locations from the snowy Volga region to the Caspian Sea, a vibrant ecosystem, and a non-linear narrative. Plus, the scandalous transition: the studio abandoned Steam in favor of an annual exclusive Epic Games Store. The decision is controversial, but it didn’t stop the sales. Over 1.5 million copies sold on the first day. Two DLCs (“The Two Colonels” and “Sam’s Story”) complete the Doge trilogy, leaving Artyom with a choice that fans are still grappling with.
Metro 4 Plot and Gameplay: What’s Known So Far
There are no official details yet, but leaked information paints the following picture: Artyom’s story will continue, but the emphasis will shift toward an even darker atmosphere and an anti-war message. The developers at 4A Games themselves have previously hinted that the events of recent years and the war in Ukraine have significantly influenced their vision of the plot, making it deeper and more philosophically challenging.
Gameplay is expected to be classic for the series: linear levels in metro tunnels interspersed with semi-open locations on the surface. But with one important clarification: survival and stealth will be given even more emphasis than before.
Metro 4 Release Date
If the announcement does indeed happen next week, Metro 4 has every chance of becoming a major release in late 2026 or early 2027. Fans aren’t just hoping for a cinematic trailer; they want to see full gameplay powered by the updated 4A Engine. Considering the last major game in the series was released in 2019, the studio has a huge amount of credibility. And anticipation for the “next chapter” in the Moscow Metro’s story has already reached its peak.
