A big day for news today folks. Metro 2033 will get a Linux version in an upgraded form and Metro Last Light is also getting a big update.
Our Samsai actually took a look at Metro Last Light and the video is included below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa2L_qyIbk
What's the kicker? You have to re-buy the new versions it seems. The newer titles will be called Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux.
I am all for graphical updates and small new features, but having to buy Metro Last Light again will be a pain, the best news of this is that Metro 2033 Redux will be on Linux which is really great for us to then have the entire series so far.
If you already own them on Steam you get 50% off if you pre-order.
Update: They are on Steam, here's Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux.
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How do you guys feel about this? Imagine how many people will be annoyed that only purchased them recently to have to re-buy them for the updates.
Press release included below:
Our Samsai actually took a look at Metro Last Light and the video is included below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa2L_qyIbk
What's the kicker? You have to re-buy the new versions it seems. The newer titles will be called Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux.
I am all for graphical updates and small new features, but having to buy Metro Last Light again will be a pain, the best news of this is that Metro 2033 Redux will be on Linux which is really great for us to then have the entire series so far.
If you already own them on Steam you get 50% off if you pre-order.
Update: They are on Steam, here's Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux.
QuoteDedicated Linux and SteamOS versions will also release later this year.
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How do you guys feel about this? Imagine how many people will be annoyed that only purchased them recently to have to re-buy them for the updates.
Press release included below:
Quote4A Games and Deep Silver are bringing the iconic Metro series to the next generation. METRO REDUX features fully re-mastered and improved versions of both METRO 2033 and METRO: LAST LIGHT, creating the most compelling Metro experience ever.
With re-worked next-gen visuals, smooth 60FPS gameplay on console, as well as new and improved content and features, METRO REDUX is much more than a simple HD upgrade.
For the REDUX edition, Metro 2033 has been completely overhauled:
The original game has been rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine, bringing all the graphical and gameplay improvements from Last Light to Metro 2033 Redux
Enjoy completely re-mastered visuals: advanced lighting, dynamic weather, more detailed characters with improved animation, more dynamic destruction and improved smoke, fire and particle effects
Experience radically improved gameplay: advanced enemy AI, improved combat and stealth mechanics, superior weapon handling and more responsive, intuitive controls plus signature features from Last Light such as the atmospheric ‘mask wipe’ mechanic, weapon customization, and silent kills and takedowns
Metro: Last Light Redux has also received a graphical facelift and gameplay improvements that carry across both titles, including new melee animations, and the fan-requested ‘Check Watch’ and ‘Check Inventory’ features. It also includes all previously released Season Pass add-on content – a further 10 hours of single-player gameplay.
With METRO REDUX, players now have the choice to experience both Metro games the way they want with the introduction of two unique ‘Play Styles.’
Those who favoured the more survival horror oriented gameplay of Metro 2033 can play both campaigns in the ‘Survival’ Play Style, a fraught slow-burn fight for survival with limited resources, deadlier enemy AI, and slower reload speeds. Those who enjoyed the more action oriented gameplay of Metro: Last Light can try the ‘Spartan’ Play Style, providing Artyom with a powerful set of combat skills and more plentiful resources.
In addition, the legendary Ranger Mode returns to both games, providing the most immersive and challenging experience as the HUD is stripped away and hardcore rules apply.
Upon release, Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux will each be available separately as a digital download for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC a suggested $24.99 / €19.99 / £15.99.
Alongside the digital release, a boxed compilation containing both games, titled METRO REDUX will be available at retail for a suggested $49.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.
Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux and the compilation Metro Redux are scheduled for release this Summer for Xbox One, PlayStation, and Windows PC.
Dedicated Linux and SteamOS versions will also release later this year.
Metro Redux is based on the internationally bestselling novel METRO 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky.
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They could do some discounts like Square Enix did for Deus Ex: HR Director's Cut which was heavily discounted for people that already had the game
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THAT IS GREAT! I bought both games in some crazy sale some time ago.... now I will be able to play both =D
*Then I read the article*
*OK*
*Then I read the article*
*OK*
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If they give out discount tokens on Steam to existing Metro: Last Light owners, I might pick it up. I've had a fair number of crashes with MLL so far, so I've not played it as much as I might have.
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Well, seeing as how my Steam copy of M2033 was free for "liking" them on Facebook I guess I won't complain about needing to re-buy it. Only $25 for each game, I'm assuming they include the DLC so not a total rip off.
I'm just hoping they optimize the games well for Linux (& windows).
I'm just hoping they optimize the games well for Linux (& windows).
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Witcher and Metro on linux...sorry im wipe my tears here!
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got only metro 2033(bought before i switched to linux), so that kinda sucks for me, the title gave me false hope :(
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While I'm mostly too scared to keep playing xD (and probably boot Windows a couple of times this year to muck about in the Star Citizen hangar), I was happy when I read the title, but then if I had to buy it again at full price, no dice. Probably only get it if it was heavily discounted, especially for pre-owners!
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For the people wondering about discount, the games are already up on Steam for pre-order 50% off for owners of the original games.
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I'm so happy :-D
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I don't care that I have to buy them again, Metro: Last Light was, for me, the first really good game to port to Linux. I don't really pay attention to what's a AAA game and what isn't, but Metro: Last Light was, to me, a AAA game. And I loved it. Played the main story line through twice, even got the Shadow Ranger achievement, and I'm still in love with it.
I'm especially happy about the 2033 news. I'm part way through reading the novel right now, so I'm very excited to see the game based off of it is coming to Linux!
I'm especially happy about the 2033 news. I'm part way through reading the novel right now, so I'm very excited to see the game based off of it is coming to Linux!
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