Metro Exodusis the third and largest game in theMetroseries, trading in the more linear andnarrative-focused formula of the earlier gamesand replacing it with more of an open-world format. Throughout the game, players will travel to various regions throughout Russia and face off against unique threats and challenges in each one.

Continuing the story of Artyom,Metro Exodusfollows the Rangers as theyexplore the surface beyond Moscowand try to maintain their new locomotive home. As a result, the game can be considerably longer than previous entries, particularly for those looking to complete all side quests and unlock every achievement. Here’s how long players can expect to spend inMetro Exodus.

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How Long Does It Take To Complete Metro Exodus?

For players who just want to followthe main story, they can expect to take around 15-20 hours to complete it. However, as a semi-open world game, there is plenty of side content to explore, such as hidden quests and locations, special items and bosses, as well as new DLC content that expands on some of the other characters. In total, all of this content ina completionist playthrough could take upwards of 40 hours, makingMetro Exodusby far the largest game in theMetroseries. The length of the game will also depend heavily on each player’s playstyle, skill level, and the difficulty they are playing on.

Despite being one of themore recent entries in the Metro series,Metro Exoduscan still make for a good entry-point into the series for newcomers. With high-fidelity graphics and a combination of action, horror, and psychological-survival mechanics, it is arguably the most well-rounded game in the series too.

Players can expect to encounter enemies ranging from bandits and outlaws to colossal winged predators and giant mutated fish. Whether returningas a fan of the seriesor playing aMetrogame for the first time,Metro Exodusis sure toprovide plenty of contentand more than its fair share of entertainment and immersion.

TheEnhanced Editionof Metro Exodus is agraphical remasterto enable ray-tracing and other advanced tools. It does not add any additional story or gameplay content, and DLC will still have to be purchased separately or as part of the Gold Edition.