Metro 2039 reveal start time, countdown clock, and where to watch the first look stream
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Shortly after reports surfaced that 4A Games is working on a new Metro title, things quickly became official. Xbox confirmed that fans will get their first look at the next game in the series, currently referred to as Metro 2039, during its upcoming Xbox First Look event. Fans will be able to tune into the digital-only broadcast later today (April 16).
When and where to watch the Metro 2039 first look stream
The reveal will take place on Xbox’s official YouTube channel at 10 AM PT on April 16. As such, the local time will vary depending on your region. In some places, that means staying up until the early hours on April 17, though Xbox says a recap will be available for those unable to catch it live.
- Los Angeles – 10 AM PT (April 16)
- New York – 1 PM ET (April 16)
- London – 6 PM BST (April 16)
- Berlin – 7 PM CEST (April 16)
- Mumbai – 10:30 PM IST (April 16)
- Tokyo – 2 AM JST (April 17)
- Sydney – 3 AM AEST (April 17)
- Auckland – 5 AM NZST (April 17)
Our countdown clock keeps track of exactly when the stream is due to go live – if you don’t see a timer above, that means the timer has expired. In other words, the first look is already taking place or has finished.
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What to expect from the new Metro game
This new title will be the fourth mainline entry in the Metro series, which is based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky. The previous games, Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Exodus, all explored life after nuclear devastation, focusing on survivors living in the Moscow subway system and the dangerous world outside.
While details about the new game are still limited, there are already some hints about its tone. Glukhovsky has suggested that this entry will be darker than anything seen before in the series. This points toward a heavier story, possibly with more emotional depth and a stronger focus on the harsh realities of its post-apocalyptic setting.
As for what to expect from today’s reveal, it will likely be a cinematic trailer rather than full gameplay. Players can expect to see glimpses of the world, potential characters, and the kind of enemies they will face.
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