Update #2 []: In the latest update on this, the Metro 2033 Redux team says it will be repeating the 100% discount offer for Xbox players in the near future, and is still investigating the cause.
Update #1 []:
Developer 4A Games has updated us all on the status of its Metro 2033 Redux freebie, with the Xbox version still not available for free as was originally intended yesterday evening. The team says that it has "someone looking into" the problem, urging fans to "bear with us" as it attempts to rectify the issue.
Original Story: To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Metro 2033, developer 4A Games has announced that the Xbox One 'Redux' version of the title will be completely free to claim for the next two days. At the time of posting, the discount isn't quite live on Xbox (as it is on Steam), but any minute now, Metro 2033 Redux should appear as totally free to claim on Xbox consoles until April 16.
The above trailer confirms that Xbox is participating in this freebie, with the description reading as follows: "In celebration of Metro's 15th anniversary, we are giving away Metro 2033 Redux for free to keep on Steam GOG and Xbox for the next 48 hours!".
We'll throw the team's social media post about this down below as well.
As we mentioned earlier, the Xbox listing is still showing as £15.99 / $19.99 at the time of posting - we assume there's simply a slight delay on the Xbox version becoming free. Be sure to check back before 9am PT / 5pm CET on Wednesday, April 16 to claim the game once it's live!
Metro 2033 is the first game in 4A Games' long-running post-apocalyptic shooter series, launching for Xbox 360 all the way back in 2010. Metro 2033 Redux then came out for Xbox One in 2014, and this version supports FPS Boost at up to 120FPS on both Xbox Series X and S.
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I just grabbed it via GoG. Already had the game on Steam, but couldn't pass up the opportunity for a second copy where I can download the offline installer.
Can't argue with free. I'll never play it. But I just gotta have it lol.
@Kaloudz You should play it if you haven’t. Great game!
Still not live on my region, but this is pretty cool.
Will keep an eye out! Amusingly it isn’t free on PSN but does appear to be discounted to $4.99.
@awp69 Exodus bored the hell out of me 😅 is this one better?
A nice freebie, I owned it already on Xbox but I've claimed it now on Steam and GOG haha
@Kaloudz I’d say this is the best of the series but if Exodus bored you, not sure if this would be up your alley either.
@awp69 I don't know. If this is more bite sized than Exodus I might gel with it but it was the setting more than anything that just didn't excite me.
It lets me install it but it doesn't let me own it.
Grand I'll give it a download played the original on 360 it's a really good game just because it's free doesn't mean it's not worth playing!
@Kaloudz This one is more on the rails but in a very good way ✌️👍
These devs are awesome
@Ricky-Spanish That sounds better to me. Thanks chap!! It still won't let me own it though. On the store it just says "install, or "buy". Installing it doesn't allow me to own it though 😕
Oh whilst I have you, I've created a new account on Xbox "The Kaloudz" I no longer use the old one. I am getting round to adding folks from my old account to the new account this week.
@Kaloudz No worries bud thanks I'll add you why are you switching to a new profile if I may be as bold to ask ha!
I can’t wait for the Nintendo anniversary sale.
Still not showing as free on Xbox.com, maybe it’s different on console? I’ll have to check when I get home from work.
Just checked says I can play it n install but still has a buy option 🤣
Yeah, it's still not available yet. Not sure what's going on - should go live at some point relatively soon...
Are you sure it's not free for 48 hours only? Like the free play days for GP members?
I'm installing it right now, yet the game was not added to my library either, just like @Kaloudz .
@Ricky-Spanish @Kaloudz I'm also interested to know haha. Especially with the amount of gamerpoints you have on Xbox. I'd hate to lose my account and I haven't even hit 100k yet
Devs on X say they’re looking into it. It definitely was meant to be free but they set it up incorrectly.
@awp69 @deadmaker Yep, definitely meant to be free. Sit tight, it should go live ASAP.
@tacosharko @Ricky-Spanish I had to break a nasty mental habit that was making gaming not really enjoyable. Since starting afresh, as daft as it may sound lol, I feel somewhat liberated.
@deadmaker Yeah that's what I thought but Fraser and awp69 says that that isn't the case so hopefully they fix it so I can cheapskate and get something for free
Grabbed it on GOG but still waiting on Xbox
@Kaloudz I can definitely relate to this feeling, I love a fresh start, in fact I've had a few accounts across almost everything I use 😂 I'm glad its had a positive effect on you 👍
@AgentCooper Lol! Glad it wasn't just me. My account was like 15 years old and had no end of games, but I wouldn't touch them due to GP. Ridding myself of the account means I can just stick to GP and not spend time playing GP whilst thinking of another game on my profile (that I would never have got round to playing anyway). Clean break and I feel so much better for it. Thanks man
@Kaloudz A sound strategy mate. I often pause my subscriptions to focus on my backlog as otherwise it just becomes paralysing 😂
@AgentCooper Exactly mate. Backlogs can break you if you let them lol! 😅 Have to ask, is that Caesar? Your profile pic?
@Kaloudz Haha aint that the truth? The statue is of Emperor Constantine I believe. The image is the cover art for an album by the band Protomartyr called 'The Agent Intellect' 👍 I sent you a friend request too 😃
@AgentCooper Ah right! What sort of band is that? Not sure I've heard of them! And thanks dude I'll fire you one back when I jump on 😁
@Kaloudz They're billed as a post-punk band, they have some excellent records.
@Kezelpaso Hopefully this gets sorted soon keep us updated plz👍
Still not working.
It seems to be letting people install the game but not actually purchase it. It will be interesting to see if this gets fixed by tomorrow.
Total click bait article. Been checking for two days now and it's not free.
@Tasuki Read the update.
It still isn't working.
@BleedingDreamer @Ricky-Spanish @Nintendo4Sonic @Zenszulu @Tasuki
Latest update from the Metro team:
"It is not displaying correctly and we are working with Xbox to fix this! Xbox have assured us that you will keep the game after the trial period expires."
@FraserG Nice one pal 👍
@FraserG I did see the update just saying at the time I checked it last night it was still the same. I will be curious if they extend the time period due to the error as we are only several hours from the time it's due to end.
@FraserG Thanks for the info 👏
@FraserG thank you, great to hear. 👍🏼
@AgentCooper I've looked into it and bookmarked their channel. I'll give a few tunes a listen to later
Another update added above:
"Apologies this issue was not resolved in time for this offer, we are investigating the causes and we will repeat the offer for our Xbox players in the near future, we do not want you to miss out. stay tuned!"
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