Seven years is a long wait. Metro Exodus launched back in 2019, and since then the series has been quiet, aside from the VR spin-off Metro Awakening. But if the current wave of insider chatter is anything to go by, that silence is about to end in a very loud way.
The rumor chain kicked off when social media user AlexandreNGamR posted that "a new Metro game should be announced next week." That kind of claim usually gets filed under wishful thinking. Then NateTheHate, a reliable games industry insider with a solid track record, stepped in and confirmed the rumor was accurate. At that point, people started paying attention.
The key here is what came next. Jez Corden, another well-regarded insider, went a step further and named the title directly: Metro 2039. Corden also noted the game is coming "soon," which suggests this isn't just an announcement for something years away. That's three separate sources, two of them with established credibility, all pointing in the same direction within a short window.
What the leaked build adds to the picture
Just as the announcement rumors started spreading, something unexpected landed on the Metro subreddit. A user shared screenshots and details from what appears to be a now-cancelled build of the next Metro title. The timing is striking, though it's worth being clear: the leaked build reportedly represents a version of the game that was scrapped, not the current state of development.
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The leaked build is described as a cancelled version of the project. It may not reflect anything about Metro 2039 as it exists today. Treat any screenshots or details from it with appropriate skepticism.
For fans of the series, the leak is both exciting and frustrating. It offers a glimpse into a direction the developers considered, but it could also muddy expectations for what the final game actually looks like. The Metro subreddit has been active with discussion, though specifics from the build remain unverified.
Why this matters for Metro fans specifically
The Metro series, based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, has always occupied a specific niche in the first-person shooter space. It's atmospheric, punishing, and story-driven in a way that sets it apart from most shooters. Metro Exodus was the most ambitious entry, moving the series out of Moscow's tunnels and into open environments. A fourth mainline game would be the first since that shift, and the title Metro 2039 suggests the series is continuing to push forward in time relative to the source material.
For players who have been waiting since Exodus, the prospect of a reveal within days is the kind of news that makes the wait feel suddenly very short. You'll want to keep an eye on gaming news channels next week if you have any investment in the series.
The broader context of 4A Games going quiet
Developer 4A Games has said very little publicly since Exodus. The studio has been working through a difficult period, including the impact of the conflict in Ukraine, where much of the team is based. That context makes any new project from the studio meaningful beyond just the game itself. The fact that development has apparently progressed to the point of a public announcement is a signal that 4A Games is still very much in the business of making Metro games.
With multiple insiders now aligned on both the timing and the title, the chances of something official dropping next week look high. For the latest gaming news and latest reviews as the Metro situation develops, keep checking back. If you want to revisit the series in the meantime, there are plenty of guides to help you work through Exodus before the next chapter arrives. Make sure to check out more:
