E3: Metro Exodus Release Date Revealed Alongside New Trailer

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 11, 2018

News: We now know when we will be able to play the new Metro title and you can get a sneak peek at it with the E3 trailer.

Metro Exodus will be released in early 2019. Accompanying this news was the release of the trailer at the Xbox E3 Briefing. The gameplay footage was captured from a single massive sandbox survival area and follows Artyom and our band of Spartans as they smash into the Volga region during the post-apocalyptic Russian spring.

The new trailer illustrates the many new experiences and dangers that await. The Volga region of Russia encompasses the drainage basin of Europe's largest river and is packed with dangerous bandits, a fanatic religious cult, and a range of vicious mutants desperate to make Artyom their next meal. 4A Games have re-imagined the landscape of the eastern European plains, including the flooded remains of villages and factories where life was forever changed 25 years previously.

"4A are extremely proud to be showing 4K gameplay of one of our vast open levels exclusively on the world's biggest videogames stage," said Andriy Prokhorov, Creative Director and co-founder at 4A Games. "We can't wait to reveal more of Artyom's journey in the coming months."

If you haven’t been following the development of Metro: Exodus, the premise is below:

”The year is 2036.

A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.

They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.

But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom's story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.”

Some of the key features for Metro Exodus include the following:

Embark on an Incredible Journey - Board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East

Experience Sandbox Survival - A gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels

A beautiful, hostile world - Discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic weather

Deadly Combat and Stealth - Scavenge and craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat

Your Choices Determine Your Comrades’ Fate - Not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability

The Ultimate in Atmosphere and Immersion - a flickering candle in the darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant on the night wind - Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…

Metro Exodus is slated to be released on on February 22 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Check out the E3 trailer below and tell us what you think.