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. Right now, 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 essential 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 sequence’ most enigmatic characters.
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On the coronary heart of Metro Awakening lies the highly effective story of Serdar—a health care provider 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 sequence. Recognized for his deep connection to the supernatural, Khan seems at essential moments, providing steering to Metro’s protagonist, Artyom, and all who dare to navigate the hazards of the tunnels.
This standalone narrative was crafted by sequence 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 start line for newcomers to the franchise, whereas providing longtime followers a narrative that enhances the wealthy lore they’ve come to like.
Basic Metro mechanics
In Metro Awakening, we’ve translated the sequence’ iconic parts to VR. You’ll have interaction with traditional mechanics, together with the wristwatch, fuel masks, flashlight, common charger and lighter—every taking part in a key position in stealth and survival.
The watch not solely exhibits whether or not you’re within the mild or at midnight but additionally counts down the time till your fuel 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 stress.
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 necessary for burning by cobwebs and illuminating tight areas when your flashlight is not sufficient to maintain the darkness at bay.
These mechanics create an awesome immersive expertise on PS VR2, making each interplay really feel fast 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 sequence, and the PS VR2 elevates this expertise.
Because the story unfolds, you’ll dive into the mysterious, supernatural elements 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 strain, making each shot depend when assets are scarce.
Headset suggestions introduces a brand new stage of physicality to gameplay, immersing you in your surroundings. You’ll really feel the affect of particles from explosions or whenever 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 fuel masks to managing your backpack, each motion in VR is a guide endeavor. With no on-screen UI to depend on, you should adapt and survive as you’ll in actual life.
We are able to’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.
