Metro 2039, unveiled by 4A Games, is described by Metro author Dmitry Glukhovsky as an experiential, darker post-apocalyptic journey through Moscow, inspired by Russia’s war in Ukraine and aimed at transcending a traditional game format.
Engadget previews Metro 2039, a markedly darker installment from Ukrainian studio 4A Games, shaped by Russia's invasion of Ukraine; the reveal shows The Stranger in ruined Moscow, where underground factions are united under a new ruler, Hunter, and development took place amid power outages and missile and drone disruptions; the game arrives this winter for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Dmitry Glukhovsky, the author of the Metro series, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Moscow court in absentia for allegedly spreading false information about Russia's armed forces. Glukhovsky, who has been critical of the Kremlin, was labeled a "foreign agent" and is wanted by Russian authorities. The sentencing comes after Russia passed a law punishing those who spread "fake" information against the government's narrative on the war with up to 15 years in prison. Glukhovsky had previously announced plans for a new entry in the Metro series, which is being developed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky has been sentenced to eight years in prison for spreading false information about Russia's armed forces. Glukhovsky, who was tried in absentia, is known for his science fiction series and is the latest artist to face punishment in Russia's crackdown on dissent. The court found him guilty of posting texts and videos accusing Russian servicemen of crimes in Ukraine. This comes after opposition leader Alexei Navalny was convicted and sentenced to 19 years in prison on extremism charges. Navalny's spokeswoman also announced that he has been placed in solitary confinement for two weeks.