Marketing and release← Previous revisionRevision as of 12:13, 30 October 2026 Line 78: Line 78: On 22 May 2014, a remastered version titled ''Metro 2033 Redux'' was announced, featuring updates to the 4A Engine from the development of the sequel, ''[[Metro: Last Light]]''. This included graphical changes such as improved lighting, animations, and [[particle effect]]s, as well as dynamic weather. This also allowed gameplay changes from ''Last Light'', including improved controls, combat, stealth mechanics, and [[Artificial intelligence in video games|artificial intelligence]]. This also added ''Last Light''{{'}}s features to ''2033'', such as silent takedowns, customized weapons, and the ability to wipe gas masks.{{cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |date=22 May 2014 |title=Rail Replacement: Metro 2033 & Last Light Revamped |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/metro-redux-announced |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |language=en-GB |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=13 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313193645/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/metro-redux-announced|url-status=live}} The ''Redux'' version was released on 26 August 2014 in North America, and 29 August 2014 in Europe for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]].{{cite web |last=Karmali |first=Luke |date=24 June 2014 |title=Metro: Redux release date announced |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/24/metro-redux-release-date-announced |work=IGN |language=en-US |access-date=7 August 2014 |archive-date=27 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627054224/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/24/metro-redux-release-date-announced |url-status=live }} The remastered version also led to a compilation package with both ''2033 Redux'' and ''Last Light Redux'', under the cumulative title of ''Metro Redux''.{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=22 May 2014 |title=Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC for $25 each |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metro-2033-and-metro-last-light-coming-to-xbox-one-ps4-and-pc-for-25-each/1100-6419809/ |work=GameSpot |language=en-US |access-date=23 May 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226050950/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metro-2033-and-metro-last-light-coming-to-xbox-one-ps4-and-pc-for-25-each/1100-6419809/ |url-status=live}} On 22 May 2014, a remastered version titled ''Metro 2033 Redux'' was announced, featuring updates to the 4A Engine from the development of the sequel, ''[[Metro: Last Light]]''. This included graphical changes such as improved lighting, animations, and [[particle effect]]s, as well as dynamic weather. This also allowed gameplay changes from ''Last Light'', including improved controls, combat, stealth mechanics, and [[Artificial intelligence in video games|artificial intelligence]]. This also added ''Last Light''{{'}}s features to ''2033'', such as silent takedowns, customized weapons, and the ability to wipe gas masks.{{cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |date=22 May 2014 |title=Rail Replacement: Metro 2033 & Last Light Revamped |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/metro-redux-announced |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |language=en-GB |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=13 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313193645/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/metro-redux-announced|url-status=live}} The ''Redux'' version was released on 26 August 2014 in North America, and 29 August 2014 in Europe for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]].{{cite web |last=Karmali |first=Luke |date=24 June 2014 |title=Metro: Redux release date announced |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/24/metro-redux-release-date-announced |work=IGN |language=en-US |access-date=7 August 2014 |archive-date=27 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627054224/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/24/metro-redux-release-date-announced |url-status=live }} The remastered version also led to a compilation package with both ''2033 Redux'' and ''Last Light Redux'', under the cumulative title of ''Metro Redux''.{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=22 May 2014 |title=Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC for $25 each |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metro-2033-and-metro-last-light-coming-to-xbox-one-ps4-and-pc-for-25-each/1100-6419809/ |work=GameSpot |language=en-US |access-date=23 May 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226050950/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metro-2033-and-metro-last-light-coming-to-xbox-one-ps4-and-pc-for-25-each/1100-6419809/ |url-status=live}} The remastered versions of the two games were published by [[Deep Silver]]. A demo of ''2033 Redux'', which allows the player to play through the first one-third of the game, was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 2 June 2015.{{cite web |last=Matulef |first=Jeffery |date=2 June 2015 |title=Metro Redux titles now offer lengthy free demos |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-02-metro-redux-titles-now-offer-lengthy-free-demos |work=Eurogamer |language=en-GB |access-date=3 June 2015|archive-date=2 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602181351/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-02-metro-redux-titles-now-offer-lengthy-free-demos|url-status=live}} ''Metro 2033 Redux'' was later released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on 28 February 2020{{cite web |title='Metro Redux' is coming to Nintendo Switch 28 February |url=https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-16-metro-redux-nintendo-switch-4a-games.html |work=Engadget |language=en-US |date=16 January 2020 |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226043216/https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-16-metro-redux-nintendo-switch-4a-games.html|url-status=live}} and on [[Google Stadia|Stadia]] on 23 June 2020.{{Cite web|date=23 June 2020|title=This Week on Stadia: Free games headed to Pro ... and much more. |url=https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/This-Week-on-Stadia-Free-games-headed-to-Pro-and-much-more/ba-p/25345 |website=Stadia |language=en-US |access-date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=25 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220235/https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/This-Week-on-Stadia-Free-games-headed-to-Pro-and-much-more/ba-p/25345 |url-status=dead}} A free "Next-Gen Update" for the PC version was released on 22 October 2026, while versions for [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]] was released on 29 October as a free upgrade for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners, respectively.{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=1 October 2026 |title=Metro Redux coming to PS5, Xbox Series on October 29|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/metro-redux-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-on-october-29 |website=Gematsu |access-date=1 October 2026 |archive-date=5 October 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20261005045648/https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/metro-redux-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-on-october-29#google_vignette |url-status=live |quote=Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games will release PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Metro Redux—which includes Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux—on October 29, the companies announced. A free 'Next-Gen Update' will also be available for PC on October 22. Users who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions will also receive a free upgrade.}} The remastered versions of the two games were published by [[Deep Silver]]. A demo of ''2033 Redux'', which allows the player to play through the first one-third of the game, was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 2 June 2015.{{cite web |last=Matulef |first=Jeffery |date=2 June 2015 |title=Metro Redux titles now offer lengthy free demos |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-02-metro-redux-titles-now-offer-lengthy-free-demos |work=Eurogamer |language=en-GB |access-date=3 June 2015|archive-date=2 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602181351/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-02-metro-redux-titles-now-offer-lengthy-free-demos|url-status=live}} ''Metro 2033 Redux'' was later released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on 28 February 2020{{cite web |title='Metro Redux' is coming to Nintendo Switch 28 February |url=https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-16-metro-redux-nintendo-switch-4a-games.html |work=Engadget |language=en-US |date=16 January 2020 |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226043216/https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-16-metro-redux-nintendo-switch-4a-games.html|url-status=live}} and on [[Google Stadia|Stadia]] on 23 June 2020.{{Cite web|date=23 June 2020|title=This Week on Stadia: Free games headed to Pro ... and much more. |url=https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/This-Week-on-Stadia-Free-games-headed-to-Pro-and-much-more/ba-p/25345 |website=Stadia |language=en-US |access-date=23 June 2020 |archive-date=25 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220235/https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/This-Week-on-Stadia-Free-games-headed-to-Pro-and-much-more/ba-p/25345 |url-status=dead}} A free "Next-Gen Update" for the PC version was released on 22 October 2026, while versions for [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]] were released on 29 October as a free upgrade for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners, respectively.{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=1 October 2026 |title=Metro Redux coming to PS5, Xbox Series on October 29|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/metro-redux-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-on-october-29 |website=Gematsu |access-date=1 October 2026 |archive-date=5 October 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20261005045648/https://www.gematsu.com/2026/10/metro-redux-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-on-october-29#google_vignette |url-status=live |quote=Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games will release PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of Metro Redux—which includes Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux—on October 29, the companies announced. A free 'Next-Gen Update' will also be available for PC on October 22. Users who own the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions will also receive a free upgrade.}} ==Reception== ==Reception==