Embracer subsidiary 4A Games is set to release the next installment in the Metro series, Metro 2039, this winter, according to a letter addressed to the gaming community.

The title marks the first major release in the franchise in over seven years and is described as a darker, more politically charged narrative, partially shaped by the war in Ukraine. Development took place under challenging conditions, with portions of the team still based in Kyiv.

The game will launch on Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 5, and PC, according to publisher Deep Silver.