One of last week's biggest gaming announcements was the full reveal of Metro 2039, the next mainline entry in the beloved single player story-driven FPS franchise from 4A Games. Set after the events of Metro Exodus but back in Moscow within the metro tunnels that give the series its namesake, it's been said to be "darker than anything you've seen before," with a narrative informed by the developers' experience living through the ongoing invasion of Ukraine (much of 4A is based in Kyiv).
One of the biggest revelations about Metro 2039 that came with its unveiling was the news that we will no longer be playing as franchise protagonist Artyom, and will instead take control of a mysterious new character named The Stranger — a man returning to the metro tunnels after being away for a period of time.
