Overview
Metro: Last Light is the sequel to Metro 2033, developed by 4A Games. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic Moscow and follows the adventures of Artyom as he fights to get a hold of a doomsday device. Unlike its predecessor, the game diverges from Dmitri Gloukhovski's books, meaning that this is not an adaptation of Metro 2034.
Last Light's events take place after the ending of Metro 2033 in which Artyom launches a barrage of warheads to finish off The Dark Ones, which makes this the canonical ending to Metro 2033. Things have evolved since the first game. The nuclear winter is passing, the sun has re-appeared and the ice has melted. However, the environment has remained hostile as the outside air is unbreathable and Moscow is populated by mutants.
The developers have promised better A.I., more stealth, more options to deal with situations, improved economy elements and multiplayer.
Although the project was put on hiatus by THQ, which subsequently went under, the game will be published by KOCH Media under its Deep Silver brand. A Wii U version was at one point announced by THQ and in development but was put on indefinite hold due to a lack of resources. The game was released on May 14, 2013.
System Requirements
PC
Minimum
- Windows: XP (32-Bit), Vista, 7 or 8
- CPU: 2.2 GHz Dual Core e.g. Intel Core 2 Duo
- RAM: 2GB
- DirectX: 9.0c
- Graphics Card: DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant e.g. NVIDIA GTS 250 (or AMD equivalent e.g. HD Radeon 4000 series) or higher
For 3D Vision Support
- NVIDIA GTX 275 or higher
- 120Hz Monitor
- NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Recommended
- Windows: Vista, 7 or 8
- CPU: 2.6 GHz Quad Core e.g. Intel Core i5
- RAM: 4GB
- Direct X: 11
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 580/660 Ti (or AMD equivalent e.g. 7870) or higher
For 3D Vision Support
- NVIDIA GTX 580/660Ti or higher
- 120Hz Monitor
- NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Optimum
- Windows: Vista, 7 or 8
- CPU: 3.4 GHz Multi-Core e.g. Intel Core i7
- RAM: 8GB
- DirectX: 11
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 690 / NVIDIA Titan
For 3D Vision Support
- NVIDIA GTX 690
- 120Hz Monitor
- NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for Windows Vista, 7 or 8
MAC
Minimum
- OS: 10.8.4 (Mountain Lion)
- Processor: 2.7 Ghz Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB
- Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: 10.8.4 (Mountain Lion)
- Processor: 3.2 GHz quad core Intel Core i5
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia Geforce GTX 680MX with 1GB
- Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Linux
Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
- Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB
- Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 13.04
- Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia Geforce GTX 680MX with 1GB
- Hard Drive: 10 GB available space
Links
Metro: Last Light Official Page
Metro: Last Light Steam
Metro Facebook Page
Metro Twitter