Metro Redux Next-Gen Update promotional artwork featuring a helmeted character in a gas mask

Metro 4A Games updates Redux games with modern graphics options

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Ukrainian developer 4A Games has rolled out a next-generation PC update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux, introducing native DLSS 5 neural rendering alongside 4K texture upgrades, uncapped frame rates, and spatial audio support ahead of the February 2027 franchise continuation.

Deep Silver and 4A Games launched a major free next-gen update for the first two remastered entries in the series, Metro 2033 Redux and its sequel, bringing modern rendering features to PC players on October 22, 2026, with current-generation console ports following on October 29, 2026.

The development studio chose to preserve the original Redux gameplay identity while modernizing the underlying technical architecture for contemporary hardware. The franchise has now surpassed 50 million copies sold worldwide.

Neural Rendering and Unlisted DLSS 5 Support on PC

Players quickly discovered that the update introduces native support for NVIDIA’s AI-powered DLSS 5 Neural Rendering, listed in video settings under the DLSS-NR label, while official patch notes from the studio explicitly detailed additions like 4K textures, screen-space global illumination, and AMD FSR upscaling.

METRO Redux & METRO Redux Next Gen Update PC Graphics Comparison | 2033 & Last Light

This silent integration makes Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux the second and third games in the industry to officially support the technology, beating upcoming titles like Hogwarts Legacy to the punch by nearly two weeks.

Early community testing and independent tech reviews indicate that the neural rendering model noticeably alters character models, bringing improved skin textures and enhanced contact shadows to aging facial assets, though it carries a substantial performance cost on high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.

Console Performance Targets and Platform-Specific Enhancements

Console players on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S gain access to tailored technical profiles when the console update arrives on October 29. Users can choose between true 4K resolution at 60 FPS or upscaled 4K targeting up to 120 FPS on compatible displays.

Platform-specific features include support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) on the PS5 Pro, DualSense adaptive triggers, spatial audio, and Xbox Impulse Triggers.

Metro 2033 Redux
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Compatibility Branches and Technical Fixes for Older Systems

Independent testing on PC revealed occasional stuttering issues and temporary bugs involving resolution locks and V-Sync behavior on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Publisher channels have provided dedicated legacy branches through Steam and GOG under the identifiers metro_2033_redux_legacy and metro_last_light_redux_legacy. Additionally, a follow-up PC hotfix was issued to resolve missing Steam overlays, text rendering bugs, and display resolution detection errors.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Metro Redux Update

Are existing owners required to purchase the game again?

Deep Silver confirmed that the update is completely free for existing owners of Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux across supported digital storefronts on PC and consoles.

What game follows this release in the franchise timeline?

The next-gen refresh serves as an immediate bridge to developer 4A Games’ upcoming Metro 2039, which is scheduled to debut on February 4, 2027, with advanced ray-tracing and path-tracing features.

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Whether the performance cost on high-end GPUs will be addressed in future patches remains unaddressed by 4A Games.

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