Metro Awakening VR was showcased during Sony’s State of Play on September 24. It is a highly anticipated VR game set within the Metro universe. During the trailer, fans got a closer look at what to expect from the gameplay and storyline in Metro Awakening, where players explore the story of one of Metro’s most pivotal characters.
Much like the other games in the franchise, this title is also penned by Dmitry Glukhovsky, and this game serves as a standalone prequel to Metro 2033, where the game follows the story of Serdar, a doctor who is exploring the harrowing tunnels in search of his missing wife. On his journey, his sanity is pushed to breaking point, and he often finds himself seeing and hearing things that aren’t there before awakening as Khan, a legendary mystic figure. Khan’s wisdom and understanding of the tunnels’ supernatural forces will then continue to echo throughout the years, with Khan becoming a spiritual guide and shaping the fate of those who explore the Metro tunnels.
Metro Awakening is currently available for pre-order, with the game being compatible on the PS VR2, Meta Quest and Steam VR. There are two versions that players can pre-order: The Standard Edition, which includes some Field Medic cosmetics and a 10% discount for the Deluxe Edition.
The Deluxe Edition gives those who purchase it a 48-hour Early Access to the full game, with the Early Access period being available only on the PS VR2 and Steam VR. The Deluxe Edition equally includes the Field Medic pack, as well as the Memories of Polyanka pack, which comes with Nosalis cosmetics. Finally, it will also include a digital VR Concept Art Gallery.
If you want to pre-order Metro Awakening, the Standard Edition will cost $39.99, and the Deluxe Edition will cost $44.99.
“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,” says Martin de Ronde, Game and Creative Director at Vertigo Games.
This title is being developed and published by Vertigo Games in collaboration with Deep Silver. Vertigo Games is a VR-specific studio known for making games such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall. Deep Silver is, of course, known for Metro but has also created iconic franchises such as Dead Island and Saints Row titles.
