Press release

METRO AWAKENING LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 7; PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE

Early access and exclusive bonuses with the Deluxe Edition. Brand-new trailer revealed at Sony’s State of Play

Rotterdam (NL), September 24, 2024Metro Awakening, the highly-anticipated VR game set within the acclaimed Metro franchise, will launch on November 7.

 

The announcement was made today during Sony’s State of Play Showcase, where a brand-new trailer offered a closer look at the game's plot and immersive gameplay. Penned by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Awakening delves into the origin story of one of Metro's most pivotal characters. Watch the brand-new trailer here: https://youtu.be/-y4s1AwVBco

 

Developed and published by Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Deep Silver, Metro Awakening is coming to PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 and 3, Steam VR, and Viveport.

 

Pre-orders now available

 

Pre-orders are now available on PS VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR in both Standard and Deluxe Editions, each including exclusive in-game items as detailed below. Pre-orders are not available on Viveport, and the Deluxe Edition will launch on the platform on November 7.

 

Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition grants fans a 10% discount, 48-hour Early Access to the game on November 5 (Early Access available only on PS VR2 and Steam VR), and additional bonuses.

 

Explore the awakening of a legend

 

Metro Awakening plunges players into the unforgiving, post-apocalyptic world of Metro through immersive VR, unveiling the origin story of one of its most beloved and intriguing characters.

 

Crafted by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, this standalone prequel to Metro 2033 follows Serdar, a doctor braving the treacherous tunnels in search of his missing wife. As his sanity is pushed to the limit, Serdar confronts the edge between life and death, ultimately awakening as Khan, the legendary mystic figure whose wisdom and understanding of the tunnels' supernatural forces will echo through time, becoming the spiritual guide shaping the fate of those who dwell in the Metro depths.

 

“The Metro franchise isn’t just about survival; it’s also about the powerful stories that emerge from its world. By collaborating with Dmitry, we’ve created something truly special—a deeply personal narrative that will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers,” said Martin de Ronde, Game and Creative Director at Vertigo Games.

 

Digital pre-order editions & bonuses

 

Metro Awakening is now available for pre-order on PS VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR.

 
  • Standard Edition ($39.99/€39,99): Pre-orders feature the Field Medic pack, which includes a Field Medic Bag backpack skin, Bear Keepsake backpack charm, Medic Badge backpack patch and Healing Hands glove skin.

  • Deluxe Edition ($49.99/€49,99): Pre-order the Deluxe Edition to receive a 10% discount, 48-hour Early Access to the full game starting November 5th (Early Access available only on PS VR2 and Steam VR), and the Field Medic pack. The Deluxe Edition features the Memories of Polyanka pack—with a Nosalis Hide backpack skin, Nosalis Toy backpack charm, The Fallen backpack patch and Nosalis Skeletal glove skin—plus access to the digital VR Concept Art Gallery.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

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Title: Metro Awakening

Platform: PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 + 3, Steam VR, Viveport

Genre: Action, Adventure

Developer: Vertigo Games

Publisher: Vertigo Games, Deep Silver

Release Date: November 7, 2024

About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games is a multi-platform VR entertainment company with offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a growing portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences both in- and outside of the home. Current games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, critically acclaimed VR titles such as A Fisherman’s Tale, and LBE-exclusive VR experiences like Ghost Patrol® VR. Among six upcoming releases for 2020/2021 is Vertigo Studios’ next VR action FPS game After the Fall®. Vertigo Games is a Koch Media Group company.
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