Classic Survival Horror Returns: Original Metro Games Arrive on GOG
- GOG has released the original 2010 and 2013 versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light.
- 4A Games has updated both titles to ensure full compatibility with Windows 10 and 11, including modern resolution and controller support.
- Both games are available DRM-free on GOG, with a 70% discount valid through May 28.
Preserving Gaming History: The Original Metro Titles
In a significant win for digital preservation, GOG has officially added the original, non-remastered versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light Complete Edition to its storefront. While the 2014 ‘Redux’ versions have long been the industry standard for these titles, 4A Games has responded to persistent player feedback, making the 2010 and 2013 originals accessible once again.
Modernizing the Classics
Transitioning older titles to modern operating systems often presents significant challenges. However, 4A Games has put in the work to ensure these survival horror classics run smoothly on contemporary hardware. The team has optimized both titles specifically for Windows 10 and 11 environments.
Key technical improvements include:
- Resolution Scaling: Support for modern display resolutions, ensuring the games look crisp on high-definition monitors.
- Performance Optimization: Tweaks to the underlying engine to ensure stable frame rates on modern CPU and GPU architectures.
- Peripheral Support: Expanded compatibility for a wider variety of modern game controllers.
Why These Versions Matter
The Metro series is renowned for its immersive atmosphere and brutal survival mechanics. While the Redux editions modernized the graphics and consolidated gameplay features, many purists argue that the original releases offered a unique visual aesthetic and specific design choices that were lost in the remastering process. By offering these on GOG, 4A Games is allowing fans to experience the series exactly as it debuted, preserving a vital piece of 2010s gaming history.
Affordability and DRM-Free Access
Staying true to GOG’s consumer-friendly philosophy, these releases are entirely DRM-free, meaning you own your copies without the need for constant online authentication. To celebrate the launch, GOG is offering a launch discount of 70% off, pricing the titles at just $3.09 each until May 28. This makes it an ideal opportunity for newcomers to explore the series’ roots before the highly anticipated release of Metro 2039, which is scheduled to arrive this winter.
