4A Games Confirms Development of New Metro Game with Dmitry Glukhovsky

The formation of Reburn, a studio comprised of former 4A Games Ukraine developers (creators of the acclaimed Metro series), prompted 4A Games to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the Metro franchise. This clarification followed Reburn's announcement of their debut project, La Quimera, which naturally raised questions about the future of Metro.

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In an official statement, 4A Games dispelled any confusion surrounding their relationship with Reburn, offering congratulations on La Quimera while simultaneously emphasizing their continued dedication to the Metro series. The statement declared: “We remain the team responsible for bringing you the beloved Metro games. Our efforts toward the next Metro installment continue in partnership with Dmitry Glukhovsky, guided by the same visionaries and talent that have shaped the series since its inception.”

Beyond the upcoming Metro sequel, 4A Games hinted at the development of a completely new intellectual property (IP), although details remain under wraps. They highlighted their pride in their Ukrainian heritage and the multicultural composition of their team, noting that approximately 150 of their over 200 employees remain based in Kyiv, with additional operations in Sliema, Malta, and remote workers.

Regarding the organizational separation, 4A Games explained: “Following the completion of Metro Exodus and its DLC, we collaborated closely with our partners at 4A Games Ukraine through outsourcing. Post-Exodus, we founded 4A Games Limited in Kyiv, absorbing roughly 50 more colleagues to sustain our momentum. Simultaneously, 4A Games Ukraine embarked on their standalone journey with La Quimera, eventually rebranding as Reburn.”

Since the launch of Metro Exodus in early 2019, fan anticipation for the next installment has steadily grown, particularly given the relative lack of updates. While spin-offs and enhanced editions like the Enhanced Edition have kept the series alive, many eagerly await the next chapter in Dmitry Glukhovsky’s post-apocalyptic world. Supported by Embracer Group (formerly THQ Nordic), the studio initially teased a new Metro title in 2019, hinting at a release within a vague "202X" timeframe before going quiet. Now, it appears that the wait may finally be drawing to a close.