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Metro 2033 Sequel Confirmed

by Phil Kollar on June 29, 2010 at 02:30 PM

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UPDATE: According to a post on CVG, a Metro 2033 sequel (titled Metro 2034) has been confirmed by THQ. The publisher's core games VP, Danny Bilson, revealed the sequel to the publication at E3, also noting that the sequel will feature 3D technology. I'm not interested in the 3D, but I'm glad to hear that 4A Games gets to continue building this fascinating and terrifying world.

ORIGINAL STORY: I really loved Metro 2033, but given its origin from a small, brand new Ukrainian developer and its somewhat quiet release -- not to mention the self-contained story in the game -- I'm not necessarily expecting a sequel. If recent hints via Twitter are any indication, though, developer 4A Games is certainly planning for one.

Over on the official Twitter account for Metro 2033, the following entry was posted this morning:

"STILL trying to fix a bug in the DLC. We'd better not have this problem with Metro 2034. Or Metro 2035. Or... yeah, you get it ;)"

Metro 2033 is based on a Russian novel by author Dmitry Glukhovsky. The sequel, released in Russia last year, was titled Metro 2034, naturally, so it makes sense that if the games continue, they'll follow a similar naming convention. We've heard from other sources that Metro 2033 was profitable for THQ, perhaps enough so that a sequel was requested.

However serious they are about the suggested sequels, the Twitter account also confirms that the DLC they're finishing up is "our one and only piece of DLC." Whatever 4A Games is working on next, it sounds like they'll be getting started very soon.

Filed under: News, THQ, DLC, Metro 2033, 4a games, Metro 2034

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by Normandy_SR2 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 01:42 PM

HELL YEAH!!!!!
by Razorst1tch Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 01:58 PM

underrated game :/
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by Warbuff Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:04 PM

I never played any the first 2,032 Metro titles. But 2033 is on my gamefly queue if they ever get around to sending it.
by Colin McConville Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:11 PM

It was the best rental I've played this year. Definitely too short for a purchase, but a great game (especially for fans of Half-Life 2 and BioShock).
by eyros2k Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:14 PM

Badass, I've got 2033 coming in the mail from GameFly today :D
by WS-N Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:16 PM

Great! I haven't played Metro 2033 because I don't have an Xbox 360 but from what i have seen and read it seems like a cool game. Hopefully I will get an Xbox 360 so I will be able to play both.
by TheOpethAffinity Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:36 PM

I still need to check out the first Beyond Good and Evil on Phil's recommendation. Now I have to check out Metro 2033. I can see I'm gonna be swamped with games for a while.
by wynd.and.fury Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:45 PM

still need to give metro 2033 a try
by LaurenIsSoMosh Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:57 PM

@ Phil:

Metro 2033 supported 3D on the PC platform. From what Kotaku tells of it, it wasn't terrible.

It could be perfection for the sequel.
by Enigmatic Ally Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 02:57 PM

I really need to play this game.
by bradyk Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 03:14 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Colton Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 03:26 PM

I guess I better push through the first, I didn't like it as much as Phil Kollar though.
by Lockdown325 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 03:46 PM

i loved Metro 203, the little tasks in the game were what made it fun for me. The flashlight, the ammo/currency, the gasmasks were awesome.
by Kurt Thomas Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 03:53 PM

YES!!! this game was totally one of those great games that kinda went under the radar. i'm really glad they're making a sequel
by The One Who Knocks Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 04:08 PM

Good to hear. Need to play 2033 soon.
by Warthog911 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 04:15 PM

2033 Was like walking down a hall way, and One of the more frustrating gams I have played... But when it was all said, and done it was a good game..
by Warthog911 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 04:16 PM

2033 Was like walking down a hall way, and One of the more frustrating gams I have played... But when it was all said, and done it was a good game..
by Earthbound_X Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 05:11 PM

Yes! I loved Metro 2033, can't wait for the sequel!
by ViaDanchops Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 07:02 PM

Gah, I need to get this game.
by Elias Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 09:50 PM

I do not understand the buzz about the Metro 2033 franchise. The first game was awful in my opinion. If you want to know why, read my review.