Hello everybody, it’s Samar Louwe right here, recreation director at Vertigo Video games. Simply final week throughout State of Play, we have been thrilled to lastly announce that Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2 on November 7. In the present day, 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 crucial 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.
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On the coronary heart of Metro Awakening lies the highly effective story of Serdar—a physician trying to find 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 crucial moments, providing steerage to Metro’s protagonist, Artyom, and all who dare to navigate the hazards 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.
Traditional Metro mechanics
In Metro Awakening, we’ve translated the collection’ iconic parts to VR. You’ll interact with traditional mechanics, together with the wristwatch, gasoline masks, flashlight, common charger and lighter—every taking part in a key position in stealth and survival.
The watch not solely reveals whether or not you’re within the mild or at midnight but additionally counts down the time till your gasoline masks filter wants changing. The masks, particularly, 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 strain.
Charging your flashlight can be important for survival. When darkness envelops you, you’ll have to wind it manually utilizing the common charger, rising the stakes as each motion pulls you deeper.
The lighter is extraordinarily essential for burning by way of cobwebs and illuminating tight areas when your flashlight is not sufficient to maintain the darkness at bay.
These mechanics create a fantastic immersive expertise on PS VR2, making each interplay really feel rapid and important, and drawing you much more into the environment 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 points 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 refined resistance of the triggers heightens the stress, making each shot depend when assets are scarce.
Headset suggestions introduces a brand new degree of physicality to gameplay, immersing you in your atmosphere. You’ll really feel the impression 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 environment. Utilizing your headlamp to navigate darkish tunnels or strategically taking pictures out lights to sneak previous mutants provides a tactical layer to gameplay. Whereas visibility is essential, mastering the shadows may give 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, it’s essential to adapt and survive as you’d in actual life.
We will’t wait so that you can step into Metro Awakening on PS VR2 beginning November 7—or pre-order the Deluxe Version to start your journey early on November 5.
