In the particularly high context of the war in Ukraine, the studio behind Metro talks about the next game and especially the atmosphere that awaits us. This time the atmosphere should differ greatly from the previous episodes.
While the franchise metro celebrates its 15th anniversary, the studio, 4a games Reveal new elements for the next opus in the series. And this time the atmosphere could become even more difficult and more important than before. The Ukrainian studio, which is deeply characterized by the recent events in his country, announces a darker, more committed and personal narrative reorientation than ever before.
The next subway and the war in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine is not without consequences for the process of creating the Studio for Metro. In a recent declaration, 4a games explained that events have directly influenced the letter from the next to the Next metro. This dramatic experience has inspired a harder and raw story. Where the topics of war, resistance and humanity take an even more central place.
According to the developers, the topics already existing in the U -Bahn series are now essential. The team is reminiscent of political work, but always loyal to the Saga's identity. Namely a post -apocalyptic dystopia, which is characterized by survival, despair … but also hope.
A link with the author of original novels always strong
This new chapter is in cooperation with the cooperation with Dmitry GlukhovskyThe author at the origin of the U -Bahn universe. The Russian writer is known for his public position against the war and now lives in exile. In his absence, he was convicted by the authorities of his country. A symbolic collaboration, both artistically and political, which gives this new episode even more meaning. The studio also underlines his partnership with Glukhovsky, which he sees as a precious ally in order to conduct this more committed and up -to -date story.
Despite an extremely complex production context between air warnings, rocket attacks and precarious working conditions, 4a games sets the development of this new fort metroas well as a brand new project that has not yet been announced. The studio claims to be “as safe as possible”, but it remains preferred to stay careful in the calendar. No date or trailer has been announced, and the developers insist on it: the game will be ready when it is finished. Of course, the players have to wait before discovering more.
Since the publication of Metro 2033 In 2010, the license was imposed as a reference in the genre of Narrative FPSMixing of explorations, tensions and social criticism. With U -Bahn: Last light Then Metro ExodusThe series has developed into the storage of its DNA: an oppressive atmosphere, a coherent post -apocalyptic universe and a strong story.
Source: 4A games
