Hello everybody, it’s Samar Louwe right here, recreation director at Vertigo Video games. Simply final week throughout State of Play, we had been thrilled to lastly announce that Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2 on November 7. Immediately, we’re excited to share one other glimpse into the sport with a brand new video showcasing prolonged gameplay on PS VR2.
We’ve crafted a journey that intertwines gripping storytelling with deeply immersive gameplay. In Metro Awakening, you’ll confront the mysteries and risks of a post-apocalyptic world, the place survival and exploration are extra important than ever. As you navigate each acquainted and new places, every stuffed with supernatural threats, you’ll uncover the origin story of Khan, one of many Metro collection’ most enigmatic characters.
Grow to be what you worry…
On the coronary heart of Metro Awakening lies the highly effective story of Serdar—a health care provider looking for his lacking spouse. All through his journey, Serdar undergoes a profound transformation that leads him to awaken as Khan, a mystic determine who performs a recurring position all through the Metro collection. Identified for his deep connection to the supernatural, Khan seems at important moments, providing steering to Metro’s protagonist, Artyom, and all who dare to navigate the risks of the tunnels.
This standalone narrative was crafted by collection creator Dmitry Glukhovsky and explores the occasions that formed Khan into who he’s, immersing gamers within the philosophical struggles defining his path for the primary time. As a prequel to Metro 2033, it additionally serves as a wonderful place to begin for newcomers to the franchise, whereas providing longtime followers a narrative that enhances the wealthy lore they’ve come to like.
Classic Metro mechanics
In Metro Awakening, we’ve translated the collection’ iconic components to VR. You’ll interact with classic mechanics, together with the wristwatch, gasoline masks, flashlight, common charger and lighter—every enjoying a key position in stealth and survival.
The watch not solely reveals whether or not you’re within the mild or at nighttime but additionally counts down the time till your gasoline masks filter wants changing. The masks, specifically, requires fixed consideration; fogged lenses require you to bodily wipe them throughout tense moments, whereas the watch’s timer beeps in a countdown, warning you earlier than your filter clogs with radioactive mud, including to the mounting stress.
Charging your flashlight can be important for survival. When darkness envelops you, you’ll must wind it manually utilizing the common charger, rising the stakes as each motion pulls you deeper.
The lighter is extraordinarily essential for burning by cobwebs and illuminating tight areas when your flashlight is now not sufficient to maintain the darkness at bay.
These mechanics create a terrific immersive expertise on PS VR2, making each interplay really feel fast and important, and drawing you much more into the ambiance of the Metro universe.
Elevating Metro Awakening with PS VR2
Immersion is the essence of each VR and the Metro collection, and the PS VR2 elevates this expertise.
Because the story unfolds, you’ll dive into the mysterious, supernatural facets of Metro. VR permits us to amplify these moments, enveloping gamers in eerie atmospheres and utilizing spatial audio to attract you into the unknown.
Each shot fired is intentional. With adaptive triggers, you’ll add weight and precision to your actions. Fight isn’t nearly pulling the set off; it’s about survival. The delicate resistance of the triggers heightens the strain, making each shot depend when sources are scarce.
Headset suggestions introduces a brand new degree of physicality to gameplay, immersing you in your setting. You’ll really feel the affect of particles from explosions or once you’re hit by enemy assaults, amplifying your expertise.
Metro Awakening thrives on contrasts—mild and darkish, hope and despair. The PS VR2’s 4K HDR show brings this to life, particularly in haunting places. Dynamic lighting enhances the ambiance. Utilizing your headlamp to navigate darkish tunnels or strategically capturing out lights to sneak previous mutants provides a tactical layer to gameplay. Whereas visibility is vital, mastering the shadows can provide you a strategic edge in your encounters.
We designed each interplay in Metro Awakening to really feel pure and grounded. From wiping your gasoline masks to managing your backpack, each motion in VR is a handbook endeavor. With no on-screen UI to depend on, you could adapt and survive as you’ll in actual life.
We will’t wait for you to step into Metro Awakening on PS VR2 beginning November 7—or pre-order the Deluxe Version to start your journey early on November 5.
