Metro Awakening VR: Release Date, Gameplay, Storyline, and What We Know So Far
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The latest addition to the Metro series that takes players into virtual reality. Set for release on November 7, 2024, Metro Awakening aims to bring an intense VR experience across platforms like PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. On the 31st we the first uncut gameplay footage of Metro Awakening, showing off it's physics and gunplay similar to that of Half-Life: Alyx. Here is everything we know about Metro Awakening so far:
Metro Awakening | First 7 Minutes of Gameplay
A Fresh Take on Metro’s Storyline
Metro Awakening VR will serve as a prequel to Metro 2033, focusing on Serdar, a doctor on a mission to find his missing wife in Moscow's haunted, post-apocalyptic tunnels. Dmitry Glukhovsky, the original series creator, wrote the story, which offers a deeper exploration into the origins of Khan, a wise mystic from the main series. This personal journey will introduce players to Khan's backstory and transformation, blending Metro’s traditional mix of survival, supernatural themes, and spiritual depth
True to Metro's Survival Roots
The gameplay in Metro Awakening promises a high-stakes, immersive survival experience that Metro fans know well. Players will face constant resource scarcity, needing to scavenge for supplies like gas mask filters and batteries for their flashlight. Combat is equally intense, as players can expect encounters with mutants, bandits, and other dangers lurking in the shadows. The VR setup heightens the experience, with every turn through the tunnels adding to the tension
The Future of the Metro Franchise
While Metro Awakening VR is a standalone project, 4A Games has confirmed that they are separately developing the next mainline Metro installment. This VR entry will offer a unique storyline that may bridge some lore gaps and add depth to the overall Metro universe, making it a meaningful experience for fans and new players alike.
With its unique story, intense VR mechanics, and the backing of the original creator, Metro Awakening VR is shaping up to be a compelling entry into the Metro universe.
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