Gaming NewsSeptember 3, 2026Confirmed

Metro 2039 Launches February 4, 2027 — First PS5 Pro Gameplay Revealed at 60 FPS

4A Games has confirmed Metro 2039 launches February 4, 2027, alongside the world debut of console gameplay captured on PS5 Pro with ray tracing and a dedicated 60 FPS Performance Mode.

4A Games has officially confirmed that Metro 2039 launches on February 4, 2027, revealing the date during PlayStation's September State of Play.

The announcement arrived with the world debut of console gameplay, captured exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro. The footage follows new protagonist The Stranger as he emerges onto the thawing, post-apocalyptic ruins of Moscow and searches for a Novoreich fortress inside a nearby dam.

4A Games also confirmed that both PS5 and PS5 Pro will support ray tracing, including a dedicated Performance Mode targeting a smooth 60 FPS.

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Key Takeaways

Updated 2026-09-03

Metro 2039 launches February 4, 2027.
The State of Play trailer featured the world debut of console gameplay.
The gameplay footage was captured exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro.
The Stranger is Metro 2039's new protagonist and a former Spartan warrior.
The game remains a solo, story-driven first-person shooter.
PS5 and PS5 Pro will support ray tracing with a dedicated 60 FPS Performance Mode.
Pre-orders are scheduled to open later in 2026.

Metro 2039 Gets a February 4, 2027 Release Date

4A Games used the September State of Play to confirm that Metro 2039 will launch on February 4, 2027.

The studio says the game is available to wishlist now, with pre-orders planned to go live later this year.

First Console Gameplay Debuts on PS5 Pro

The new showcase marks the world debut of Metro 2039 running on console, with the footage captured exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro.

The sequence follows The Stranger as he leaves the tunnels and explores the irradiated ruins of Moscow while tracking a Novoreich fortress built into a dam.