Ethan Crossfield 
Metro Redux will receive its long-awaited PlayStation 5 upgrade on October 29, 2026, giving players a sharper way to experience Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light. The update adds higher-resolution and high-frame-rate options, improved visual effects, DualSense features, and PlayStation 5 Pro support. Existing owners will receive the upgrade at no extra cost, making this a notable return for one of the most highly regarded post-apocalyptic shooters on PS4.
What happened: Metro Redux is coming to PS5
Developer 4A Games is bringing the Metro Redux compilation to PS5 on October 29. The package contains remastered versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, two connected first-person shooters set in a devastated world. The sequel takes place one year after Metro 2033, so playing both games in order remains the clearest way to follow the story.
The PS5 edition will cost $29.99, matching the current PS4 price. Players will also be able to buy either game separately and still receive the next-generation upgrade. However, the compilation is positioned as the better-value option because buying both individual releases costs about $10 more than the bundle.
Why it matters: higher performance without abandoning the original atmosphere
Metro Redux is notable not only for its age but also for how effectively its remastered editions modernized the earlier games. 4A Games brought quality-of-life elements from Last Light into Metro 2033, including a shared interface and mechanics such as cleaning the player’s mask. Metro 2033 Redux also received a larger visual overhaul through the studio’s enhanced in-house engine, with improved lighting and overall presentation.
On PS5, both games will support 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Supported displays can also use upscaled 4K at 120 frames per second. The upgrade adds higher-quality lighting, shadows, and particle effects, while DualSense adaptive triggers should give the weapons and other interactions a more tactile feel. PS5 Pro owners will additionally get PSSR support, which can improve image quality, as well as a Power Saver Mode.
What to watch next: a refreshed starting point for Metro fans
The timing gives the PS5 release added relevance within the wider franchise. 4A Games has announced that Metro games have passed 50 million copies sold worldwide, so the upgrade arrives as both a technical refresh and a celebration of the series’ audience. It also offers newcomers a straightforward entry point before Metro 2039 launches on February 4, 2027.
For returning players, the free upgrade creates a low-friction reason to revisit both campaigns. For new players, the bundle provides the story’s foundation and preserves the oppressive atmosphere that helped the Metro series stand out among post-apocalyptic shooters. The main question is not whether the games remain worthwhile, but how much the new performance options will improve their already strong presentation on modern displays.
Key takeaways for PS5 players
- Metro Redux launches on PS5 on October 29, 2026.
- Existing owners receive the next-generation upgrade for free.
- The upgrade supports 4K at 60 FPS and upscaled 4K at 120 FPS on compatible displays.
- PS5 Pro adds PSSR support, while all PS5 versions gain improved effects and DualSense adaptive triggers.
- The bundle remains the most economical way to play Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light together.
Expert View
This is a practical upgrade rather than a content-driven relaunch, but that is exactly why it makes sense. Metro Redux already packages two connected campaigns and remains well reviewed, while the free upgrade removes the biggest barrier for existing players. With Metro 2039 scheduled for 2027, 4A Games is giving the franchise a technically stronger foundation without splitting its audience across a new edition.
