Free Promotion Drives Metro 2033 Redux to All-Time High Player Count
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic series, 4A Games gave away Metro 2033 Redux for 48 hours on Steam and GOG (with Xbox plans delayed due to technical issues). The result? A massive surge in players, smashing previous records:
🔥 New All-Time Peak: Over 50,000 concurrent players (Steam)
📈 Previous Records Shattered:
- Metro 2033 Redux (2018 peak): ~5,000 players
- Original Metro 2033 (2010 peak): ~15,000 players
The giveaway clearly reignited interest in the franchise, proving that even a 10-year-old remaster can dominate Steam charts when free.
Metro Franchise Now at Huge Discounts
If you missed the freebie, don’t worry—Steam’s Metro sale offers deep discounts:
🎮 Must-Play Deals:
- Metro 2033 Redux – 80% off
- Metro: Last Light Redux – 80% off
- Metro Exodus – 75% off
- Metro Saga Bundle (All 3 games) – Even bigger savings
💡 Why Play?
✔ Gripping story based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novels
✔ Intense survival-horror FPS gameplay
✔ Stunning atmosphere in a post-nuclear Moscow
✔ Redux versions include enhanced graphics & gameplay
Xbox Giveaway Coming Soon?
4A Games apologized for Xbox’s giveaway delay but promised to re-run the promo soon. Stay tuned!
Final Thoughts
The Metro series remains one of gaming’s most immersive post-apocalyptic experiences. Whether you grabbed it for free or are jumping in now via Steam sales, it’s the perfect time to explore the tunnels.
Did you claim Metro 2033 Redux? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
