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THQ officially announces Metro: Last Light for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360
Posted: 31.05.2011 15:59 by Jamie Davey Comments: 11
THQ has confirmed that a sequel to Metro 2033 is in development and will be released in 2012 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Metro: Last Light takes players to the haunting, desolate ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, and promises to be one of the most "detailed and beautifully realised gaming worlds of modern times". Developer 4A Games will deliver a terrifying, atmospheric single-player adventure that combines exploration and survival horror.

 
"We believe that Metro 2033 was a flawed masterpiece," said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. "It was a beautiful, original game that didn’t get the marketing support it needed. We won’t make that mistake with Metro: Last Light. This game improves on the original in every way – it will have more polish, deeper and more sophisticated gameplay, and satisfyingly visceral combat, without losing what our fans loved about the original. Metro: Last Light is another artful piece of game development from an Eastern European studio that will thrill and terrify anyone looking for a more cerebral experience than your typical first person shooter."

Metro: Last Light pitches the player into the midst of a desperate civil war for control over a doomsday device that threatens to destroy humanity forever. The single-player campaign and multiplayer experience will benefit from the extraordinary lighting, physics and destruction made possible by Metro: Last Light’s bespoke 4A Engine technology.

Metro: Last Light will be unveiled to the public at this years’ E3 Convention with a live gameplay demonstration. You can see the E3 teaser trailer here.

Strategy Informer recently got the chance to see a presentation of Metro 2033 in action, check out our first exclusive preview here.

Comments

By Thibby (SI Core Veteran) on May 31, 2011
Thibby
I can't see the preview guys :s I wonna see it because I'm a huge fan of metro :)
By FoolWolf (SI Elite) on May 31, 2011
FoolWolf
Well, it do sound nice all they say - same but better in all ways;) That could make it interesting... perhaps...
By Thibby (SI Core Veteran) on May 31, 2011
Thibby
I know you didn't like metro, its just the feeling that makes the game :)
By FoolWolf (SI Elite) on May 31, 2011
FoolWolf
The feeling, well, OK to some extent I can agree that it was an intriguing story and the feeling could possibly have been there.
By stuntkid (SI Elite) on May 31, 2011
stuntkid
It wasn't perfect but I enjoyed it. Looking forward to it.
By Longsword (SI Core Member) on May 31, 2011
Longsword
Here's hoping this turns out good.
By Odynee (SI Veteran Member) on May 31, 2011
Odynee
I've enjoyed Metro 2033, i hope it'll be good.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on May 31, 2011
herodotus
I believe "Metro 2033" got all the marketting support it needed. and is consitently highlighted as a Sale item on Steam and other sites where it always sells well.
I haven't played "2033" all the way through, but to be honest (after playing through 3 "STALKER" titles, "Borderlands" and "Fallout 3"), the Post-Apocalypse is getting tired.
By Revan (SI Elite) on Jun 01, 2011
Revan
I always wanted to check it out, but never got around to it. Looks like now I'll get my chance...in 2012. :S
By FoolWolf (SI Elite) on Jun 01, 2011
FoolWolf
Post apocalypse is getting crowded,now Rage is getting closer as well. That one seems to be a fun but ultimately old school railroading shooter.
By ARTYOM (I just got here) on Jun 05, 2011
ARTYOM
Talk of this title making a transition to the silver screen. I truly hope that's the case as this is an excellant example of the post-apocalyptic genre, the entire concept is viable, and the horrific surrealism of the Metro is intriguing.... fingers crossed!!!!