METRO Series to Get VR Prequel

The gaming world is set to welcome a new addition to the Metro franchise with "Metro Awakening," a virtual reality exclusive prequel developed by Vertigo Games and Deep Silver. The game immerses players into the role of Doctor Serdar as they navigate the subterranean tunnels beneath Moscow, combining stealth and combat to outsmart mutants in search of medication for Serdar's wife. "Metro Awakening" will be available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR, with a release scheduled for 2024. Fans of the Metro series can revisit the franchise with a "Metro Exodus" review as they anticipate the new VR experience.

Metro Awakening will be available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR platforms.

As part of the renowned Metro series, "Metro Awakening" is set in the same post-apocalyptic world as its predecessors, where humanity clings to survival in the remnants of the Moscow Metro following a devastating nuclear war. The series, inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, is well-known for its atmospheric storytelling, survival horror elements, and immersive environments. This new VR prequel is likely to provide a fresh perspective and heightened sense of immersion to the survival experience the Metro series is celebrated for.