Metro games have a reputation for two things: making you scared of the dark and making your graphics card sweat. Metro 2039 launches on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 4 February 2027, Steam and Epic Games Store are both announced, and the official PC requirements still aren't out.
What is Metro 2039?
Metro 2039 is the next Metro game from 4A Games, published by Deep Silver: a first-person shooter of sneaking, gunfights and knocked-together gear in the tunnels and on the ruined surface of Moscow. You play a new lead called the Stranger, in a Metro reshaped by Hunter's regime.
Why is Metro 2039 a big deal?
Because it's the first new mainline Metro since Exodus, and it opens a February that also brings Persona 4 Revival and Fable. In the UK, "metro 2039" is searched about 5,400 times a month and "metro 2039 release date" about 1,300, close to the 6,600 still searching for "metro exodus" (Google Keyword Planner, October 2026).
Why should you care before upgrading your PC?
Because Metro is known for making graphics cards sweat, and nobody knows yet what this one needs. Deep Silver's release-date announcement confirms the date and a 60fps ray-tracing performance mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X. That's nice to know. It's not a PC requirements table, though, however much the internet wants it to be.
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What does it look like in motion?
The first footage takes you back to the tunnels and the ruined surface of Moscow: first-person sneaking, gunfights, knocked-together gear and an environment that wants you dead. The official material introduces a new lead called the Stranger, and a Metro that's been reshaped by Hunter's regime. Going back underground after Exodus spent so long out in the open feels like the series coming home, and I'm here for it.
This is an official trailer, uploaded by IGN. It shows the real game, but video compression and a carefully chosen camera path can't tell you what it'll look like on your monitor, how clever the enemies are or how smooth it'll feel.
Is it a sequel to Metro Exodus?
Yes. It's the next mainline game from 4A Games, and it heads back to the Moscow Metro after Exodus sent you right across Russia. You're playing a new character, so you're not just picking up where Artyom left off, but the factions and history still tie into the rest of the series.
If you want to catch up on the story before February, the PC games you want are Metro 2033 Redux, Last Light Redux and Exodus. A franchise bundle is worth comparing against buying them separately in a sale, along with whether Exodus Enhanced Edition is included or available on its own.
What PC will I need?
Nobody can give you a proper answer until 4A publishes minimum and recommended specs with targets attached. The console announcement shows ray tracing and a 60fps mode are priorities on certain consoles. It doesn't show that any particular desktop GPU will hit 60fps at 1440p or 4K.
What I'm waiting for:
native resolution or reconstruction target;
GPU and graphics-memory requirement;
CPU generation and core requirement;
ray-tracing baseline or optional path;
storage size and SSD requirement;
supported upscalers and frame generation;
shader compilation and traversal analysis from the release build.
An expensive upgrade bought out of trailer panic can end up out of date, overkill or aimed at the wrong bottleneck entirely.
Will it need ray tracing?
Deep Silver has confirmed ray tracing in the console performance mode but hasn't detailed the full PC renderer. Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition needed a ray-tracing-capable card while its standard edition did not. The 2039 PC requirements are the thing to read when they arrive, especially if your current card cannot run ray tracing.
If your current GPU can't do hardware ray tracing, wait until the requirements say clearly whether there's a fallback. A vague DirectX line on a store page isn't enough to go on.
Should I play Metro Exodus first?
It's worth playing if you want the most recent chapter of the story, and to find out whether Metro's slow, deliberate exploring is your thing. Your Exodus frame-rate won't predict 2039, though. It's a different game with a newer rendering target.
The earlier games are much more about the tunnels. If that's the bit of the trailer that got you, Metro 2033 Redux might be a better starting point. A cheap bundle is a good way to find out whether you enjoy scraping by on ammo and filters before you commit to a full-price preorder.
Steam or Epic?
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UK activation;
Steam versus Epic key;
edition and bonus content;
when the key is delivered;
whether revealing the key ends the retailer refund route.
Our PC game retailer guide goes through those differences properly. When listings open, compare the exact edition, the activation platform and the UK region, not just a generic "PC" label.
Will it run on Steam Deck or a handheld PC?
There's no verified handheld result yet. A Steam badge before launch can reflect the developer's own testing, while how it actually plays still comes down to shader behaviour, tiny text, battery drain and whatever frame-rate you settle for. I treat "Playable" and "Verified" as a handy filter, not a full performance review.
The tunnels could look great on a small OLED screen, but all those dark scenes are also where crushed blacks and reflections show up. A handheld test worth trusting should tell you:
the exact device and power profile;
resolution, upscaler and graphics preset;
frame-rate during combat and surface traversal;
text and subtitle readability;
battery use over a measured session;
whether suspend and resume disrupt the launcher or save state.
An external GPU or a new handheld bought for this one game is a gamble until there's evidence from the release build.
What would make a special edition worth it?
A story expansion is worth a lot more than an outfit, a weapon skin or a digital soundtrack. When the editions show up, I'd list every item and ask whether it's exclusive, timed or something you can buy separately later. And a season pass isn't "content" until the publisher tells you what's actually in it.
Physical collector's editions make PC comparisons messier too. The statue and steelbook might come with a code for one launcher, or the PC version might be digital only. Delivery and import costs belong in the total, instead of comparing the collector's headline price with a standard downloadable key.
So, should I preorder?
Not yet, if PC performance or a hardware upgrade is going to decide it for you. Having a release date doesn't make the spec question any less open.
Preordering makes more sense once the requirements are out and an authorised shop is discounting the edition you were going to buy anyway. I wouldn't pay extra for a soundtrack, a cosmetic or an early unlock without pricing each bit up and checking whether reviews will land first.
Metro kicks off a very crowded February. Before you commit to three long games in one month, have a look at Persona 4 Revival and Fable in the 2027 PC calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Metro 2039 release date?
4 February 2027, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Metro 2039 on Steam?
Yes. PC releases on Steam and Epic Games Store are both announced.
Has Metro 2039 published PC requirements?
Not yet. The console performance claims aren't desktop requirements, official or otherwise.
