Immersive Prequel 'Metro Awakening' Announced for PlayStation VR2 in 2024
In the latest exciting development for fans of the long-standing survival and stealth series, Vertigo Games has lifted the curtain on 'Metro Awakening,' marking the franchise's first foray into virtual reality. Revealed during the PlayStation State of Play, the new chapter is confirmed to grace the upcoming PlayStation VR2 in 2024.
Building on the legacy of 2019's 'Metro Exodus,' 'Metro Awakening' enhances the first-person shooter experience with full VR integration. A slew of gameplay footage featured in the trailer showcased a variety of weaponry adapted to the immersive VR environment.
Providing further insights, the PlayStation Blog outlined that 'Metro Awakening' serves as an introduction to the tales that unfurl in 'Metro 2033.' In this prelude, players step into the shoes of Serdar, a physician determined to find his wife amid the perilous and unearthly perils lurking within Moscow's metro tunnels post-cataclysm.
The narrative, penned by Dmitry Glukhovsky, the original creator of the Metro series, promises a deep dive into the foundational elements that have charmed fans for over a decade. In his own reflection, Glukhovsky expressed a profound connection to this origins story. For him, it is like revisiting the core of Metro, reinvigorated by the advancement of virtual reality technology.
Tracing its roots back, the Metro story began with the acclaimed 'Metro 2033,' itself inspired by a series of novels by Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky. Unfortunately, his outspoken stance against the Ukraine invasion has led to legal actions against him by the Russian government, culminating in a conviction. Meanwhile, 4A Games, the studio behind 'Metro,' while having moved its headquarters to Malta, maintains its historical presence in Kyiv, Ukraine, cementing its ties to the birthplace of the franchise.
