Trending Now - Xbox to Unveil Metro 2039 in Upcoming Showcase Event
WHO:
Xbox Wire - 4A Games and Deep Silver are involved in the development of Metro 2039.
Insider Gaming - NateTheHate is a source providing updates on the Xbox showcase.
WHAT:
Xbox Wire - Metro 2039 is confirmed to be the fourth mainline entry in the Metro series, based on the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky.
Insider Gaming - A data leak of 120 GB has allegedly uncovered a shelved version of the fourth Metro game, which includes features such as following the storyline of the Metro 2034 book and reviving the character Hunter.
Eurogamer - 4A Games has been developing Metro 2039 for almost six years, having confirmed in November 2020 that a new game was in development.
Xbox Wire - Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 will debut on April 16, 2026.
Xbox Wire - Metro 2039 is the fourth mainline entry in the Metro series, following Metro 2033 (2010), Metro: Last Light (2013), and Metro Exodus (2019).
Insider Gaming - The Xbox showcase is reportedly the venue for the reveal of Metro 2039.
WHERE:
Xbox Wire - The event will be available to watch on YouTube.com/Xbox.
WHEN:
Xbox Wire - Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 will begin on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK.
Insider Gaming - The Xbox showcase is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
WHY:
Xbox Wire - Xbox aims to continue its relationship with the Metro franchise by showcasing the next chapter.
HOW:
Xbox Wire - The event will provide subtitle support in 20 different languages, including Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
Xbox Wire - The event will be a digital-only broadcast with subtitle support in multiple languages and an accessible version with Audio Descriptions (AD) and American Sign Language (ASL).
Insider Gaming - NateTheHate reported on Twitter about the upcoming Xbox showcase and its potential content.
(UPDATED April 13, 2026 23:14 UTC)
Metro 2039 has officially been confirmed as the fourth mainline entry in the Metro series, which is based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky. A recent data leak has revealed a shelved version of the game, featuring elements like a storyline from the Metro 2034 book and the return of the character Hunter. Meanwhile, 4A Games has been working on Metro 2039 for nearly six years, having announced the development of a new game back in November 20th20, and the upcoming event will also include subtitle support in 20 different languages, including Arabic and Simplified Chinese.
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(UPDATED April 13, 2026 17:21 UTC)
The highly anticipated Xbox First Look for Metro 2039 is set to debut April 16th, at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern, and 6 PM UK time, and will be available to watch on YouTube. This event marks the fourth mainline entry in the Metro series, following the previous titles released in 2010, 2013, and 2019, and aims to strengthen Xbox's relationship with the franchise. The showcase will be a digital-only broadcast featuring subtitle support in multiple languages, along with accessible options including Audio Descriptions and American Sign Language.