January 30, 2019 Metro Exodus will return to Steam and different platforms after finishing its timed exclusivity interval on the Epic Games retailer.
Metro Exodus will launch as an Epic Games retailer unique, however that exclusivity is timed – it should return to Steam ultimately. You’d be forgiven for not noticing that, because the truth is buried deep in an FAQ connected to an official press launch, however it does present a date for when to anticipate the game. “Metro Exodus will return to Steam and on other store fronts after 14 February 2020.”
Technically, that would imply any date from February 15, 2020 till the tip of time, however extra seemingly it’ll be precisely one 12 months after the Metro Exodus release date. This kind of press launch is often the area of journalist electronic mail inboxes, however you possibly can see an internet model over on Gamasutra. Curiously, the FAQ on the official site covers some of the identical factors, however makes no point out of the exclusivity being timed.
All current Steam pre-orders might be honoured, and “Steam owners will be able to access the game and any future updates or DLC” with out situation. The game might be obtainable for a slight low cost in North America by way of the Epic retailer, launching at $49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99.
In a message posted to the game’s Steam page, Valve says “We think the decision to remove the game is unfair to Steam customers, especially after a long pre-sale period. We apologize to Steam customers that were expecting it to be available for sale through the February 15th release date, but we were only recently informed of the decision and given limited time to let everyone know.”
Once February 15 hits and Exodus is upon us, the PC model of the game might be on sale “solely through the Epic Games store.” Deep Silver CEO, Dr Klemens Kundratitz, says that the storefront’s 88/12% income cut up is “a game changer,” that’s prone to have impacted the writer’s determination.
Kundratitz additionally says that “by teaming up with Epic we will be able to invest more into the future of Metro,” probably suggesting {that a} sequel to Exodus is on the playing cards. It’s early days on that entrance at this level, after all, however it’s encouraging to know that one other game is perhaps a chance.
The transfer follows that of Ubisoft, which lately confirmed that The Division 2 will also release on the Epic store, abandoning its launch on Valve’s platform. The firm additionally acknowledged that extra of its games will launch by way of Epic, with “additional select titles” to be introduced later this 12 months.
Related: Here are the Metro Exodus system requirements
As talked about above, the crew of the Aurora might be leaving Moscow station comparatively quickly, and also you’ll be capable to get your palms on Metro Exodus in a few weeks’ time – you may wish to be sure to have the Epic retailer put in earlier than you do, nonetheless.
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