Xbox users have a limited window to claim Metro 2033 Redux for free on the Microsoft Store, with the offer available until 11:59 PM ET today, May 27. This marks the second attempt by 4A Games to give away the acclaimed title after a technical glitch disrupted an earlier promotion in April.
The game, a remastered version of the 2010 classic, is accessible to all Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X users, with no Xbox Game Pass subscription required, and it can be kept permanently once redeemed.
A Second Chance to Grab Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux, originally planned as a free offering in April to celebrate the Metro series’ 15th anniversary, faced issues that prevented many Xbox users from claiming it. The developers have since resolved the problem, relaunching the giveaway on May 24 for 72 hours.
Online sentiment reflects excitement, with players on X praising the smooth redemption process this time around and encouraging others to act quickly before the deal expires.
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What to Expect from Metro 2033 Redux
Set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow in 2033, Metro 2033 Redux immerses players in a world where survivors live in underground metro stations, battling both mutant horrors and internal conflicts.
You play as Artyom, a young survivor on a mission to warn humanity of an impending threat, navigating through eerie tunnels and desolate wastelands. The 2014 remaster enhances the original with improved visuals, smoother gameplay at 60 FPS, and an FPS boost on Xbox Series X|S.
The game, which typically takes 9-11 hours to complete (or 20-25 for completionists), earned an 81 on Metacritic upon release and remains a standout in the survival-horror FPS genre.
Did You Know?
Metro 2033 is based on a 2002 novel by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, who also contributed to the game’s narrative, blending real-world locations with dystopian fiction.
The Metro Series: A Legacy of Survival Horror
Metro 2033, the first in 4A Games’ series, launched in 2010 and sold millions, spawning sequels Metro: Last Light (2013), Metro Exodus (2019), and a VR spin-off, Metro Awakening (2024).
The Redux version refines the original with mechanics from Last Light, offering two play styles: “Spartan” for action-focused combat and “Survival” for a slower, horror-driven experience alongside the challenging Ranger Mode.
Recent data shows Metro Exodus alone has sold over 10 million copies, highlighting the franchise’s enduring popularity.
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