# METRO 2039 release date and technical details confirmed > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metro-2039-video-game-development-and-gamescom-reveals > Updated: 2026-09-03T13:39:00.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 4. Following its prominence at Gamescom 2026, 4A Games and Deep Silver have confirmed a specific release date for ‘METRO 2039’ of February 4, 2027. During a PlayStation State of Play broadcast, developers provided technical details regarding the game’s performance. A dedicated Performance Mode will be available at launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, offering 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and ray tracing. Gameplay footage showcased on the PlayStation 5 Pro specifically highlighted these 4K/60 FPS capabilities with ray tracing enabled. On PC, the title is expected to support higher-end features such as path tracing. The game utilizes the proprietary 4A Engine and features a new protagonist known as ‘The Stranger,’ a former Spartan warrior navigating the ruined, radioactive surface of Moscow and its underground tunnels. The narrative follows his journey through a world controlled by the Novoreich regime. The title, which has already won ‘Best Visuals’ at the gamescom awards, will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. Development continues across studios in Ukraine and Malta. As previously announced, pre-orders are expected to begin within 2026, including a Collector’s Edition featuring a wearable Spartan helmet replica. ## Claims - Metro 2039 will be released on February 4, 2027. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A performance mode will offer 60 FPS at 4K resolution with raytracing on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The PC version will support pathtracing on compatible hardware. (single source) - The game is set in the year 2039, approximately 25 years after a nuclear war. (single source) - Pre-orders for the game are scheduled to begin later in 2024. (single source) - A Collector’s Edition will include a physical replica of a Spartan helmet. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Metro 2039 release date set for February 4, 2027 4A Games has announced Metro 2039 will release on February 4, 2027, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring 4K 60 FPS performance mode with ray tracing. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-2039-set-for-release-on-february-4-2027 ### 2026-08-26: Gamescom 2026 showcases Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and METRO 2039 Gamescom 2026 featured new reveals, including the launch of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and new gameplay footage for the post-apocalyptic shooter METRO 2039. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gamescom-2026-showcases-aliens-fireteam-elite-2-and-metro-2039 ### 2026-08-25: Metro 2039 set for February 2027 release 4A Games has revealed a February 2027 release window and new gameplay for Metro 2039, featuring a new protagonist and a return to the series' claustrophobic survival roots. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/4a-games-unveils-metro-2039-collectors-edition ### 2026-08-22: METRO 2039 leads gamescom Award 2026 nominations ‘METRO 2039’ leads the gamescom Award 2026 nominations with five nods. 4A Games will also showcase new gameplay and a playable demo during the upcoming gamescom event in Cologne. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-2039-leads-gamescom-award-2026-nominations --- Cite as: METRO 2039 release date and technical details confirmed. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/metro-2039-video-game-development-and-gamescom-reveals