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A new generation enhanced edition for Metro Exodus has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and ray tracing compatible PCs. This will be provided as a free upgrade for all existing Metro Exodus owners. The PS5 and XSX console versions of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition will run at 4K / 60 FPS, while the Xbox Series S will target 1080p / 60 FPS. All versions will use ray tracing lighting and global lighting, both in the base game and in the DLC expansions. Textures will be rendered at 4K and load times will be reduced. There will also be a few platform-specific features, such as a spatial audio system for Xbox and haptic support for the PS5’s DualSense controller.
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The PC version, on the other hand, will require a ray tracing compatible GPU as standard. Along with all of the improvements seen in console versions, the PC upgrade also has advanced ray tracing reflections and support for Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 technology. Since these changes mean that it is fundamentally different from the original version, it will be added to your Steam / EGS / GoG library as a separate new game. No specific release date has been announced, but the PC version is slated for spring 2021 and the console version later this year. Additionally, Metro Exodus will be available on Mac in March and on Linux later in the year. If you’re just catching up on the game, take a look at our Metro Exodus review. And if you’re going to jump on the Enhanced Edition, be sure to check out our guide to what you need to know before playing. Unsurprisingly, Metro Exodus is a looker, and the current version is already a game that will get the most out of your graphics card.
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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK news and entertainment editor.
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