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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.

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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Linas May 22, 2014
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If you already own Metro 2033 or Last Light, you can preorder their Redux versions for 50% discount.
Anonymous May 22, 2014
The system requirements listed on Steam seem very reasonable

M:LL-------------------------------------------------------

Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: PROVISIONAL
Recommended:
OS: Ubuntu 13.04
Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVidia Geforce GTX 680MX with 1GB
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: PROVISIONAL


M:2033-----------------------------------------------

Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: PROVISIONAL
Recommended:
OS: Ubuntu 13.04
Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVidia Geforce GTX 680MX with 1GB
Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: PROVISIONAL

--------------------------------------------------
PS: pro·vi·sion·al
prəˈviZHənl/Submit
adjective
1. arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
Anonymous May 22, 2014
I got MLL for free with my video card, when it came out for linux I bought all the dlc but I never really got around to playing much of it. Hell I'll probably end up buying the redux and playing that.
Nezchan May 22, 2014
Hopefully they finally add a FOV slider. I tried watching the first part of a playthrough of it and was nauseous for two hours afterwards. The Steam forum is full of people complaining of motion sickness from it.
Anonymous May 23, 2014
Well, I do like Metro: Last Light, but they should rather have fixed the crashes first (in example the one going out of the drug lab). Then I'd probably go for the Redux version. Not sure about 2033 yet, I don't own it, so I'll probably go for it.
philip550c May 23, 2014
Quoting: KelsHopefully they finally add a FOV slider. I tried watching the first part of a playthrough of it and was nauseous for two hours afterwards. The Steam forum is full of people complaining of motion sickness from it.
Ive heard about this problem from all the way back in the doom days but I still dont understand how fov helps with motion sickness?
feketenap May 23, 2014
I boutht them as soon as I saw. Awesome news. I don't really care about buying the game again because it has a bunch of new features. I can't wait till august.
gemini May 23, 2014
As previus comments I´d rather see them fix the original M:LL release. I´m stuck a few chapters in the game, not able to continue, which really sucks. Dunno if they fixed it though, haven´t played in a while.
rustybroomhandle May 23, 2014
Quoting: philip550cIve heard about this problem from all the way back in the doom days but I still dont understand how fov helps with motion sickness?

This video explains it in some detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blZUao2jTGA
fabertawe May 23, 2014
I'll probably get METRO 2033 but I'm not buying MLL again until it's heavily reduced on sale (at least 75%). By that time it'll be time to revisit it.

I do get the feeling that they're quite focused on squeezing the customer base for all they can get. It doesn't endear them to me, although I'm still grateful we had MLL as soon as we did (I loved it and paid full price, plus the DLC).
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