What is the Next-Gen Update?
The Next-Gen update is a free upgrade of METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux, bringing a host of visual, performance, and platform enhancements to modern hardware (Xbox Series X|S as well as PlayStation 5|Pro and PC.)
When is the Next-Gen update coming out?
The METRO Redux Next-Gen Update will release on October 22nd on PC* for Steam, Epic and GOG users; on October 29th for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 | Pro players worldwide. Japan is scheduled for release in November.
*Next Gen Update on Windows Store will launch at the same time as console on October 29th
Where is it available?
The update is available worldwide.
Why is the Next-Gen Update launching later in Japan?
We apologise that our Japanese audience will have to wait a little longer for the update to become available. We look forward to seeing you enjoying the METRO Redux games ahead of the launch of METRO 2039 on February 4.
How much will the Next-Gen update cost?
Free for existing owners, new players will automatically get the Next-Gen update when purchasing METRO 2033 Redux and/or METRO Last Light Redux. Head to your local retailer of choice for accurate pricing.
What are the game’s age ratings?
The age ratings for METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux remain unchanged with the Next-Gen update. Age ratings are PEGI 18 / ESRB M / USK 18.
Will the Next-Gen update come to Nintendo Switch?
The update is only available across PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms at this time.
Is this a remaster or remake?
This is not a remaster or a remake of METRO Redux. It is a quality-of-life upgrade to say thank you to our players. We have no current plans to remaster or remake the older METRO games – we are busy working on METRO 2039 for now.
Is this the old games ported onto the current version of the 4A Engine?
No
Does this update include ray-tracing support?
No, this is a much larger job that would require a deeper reworking of our render. This is not something that is currently possible while we are busy working on METRO 2039!