The New Metro Game is Official, But Will Artyom Be There?
After seven years, the Metro series is officially back, but is there room for Artyom in this new world?
opencritic.comHere’s what’s known about Artyom in Metro 2039 based on recent announcements and fan discussion.
- The Metro series is officially returning with Metro 2039, and early reveals have focused on a new setup rather than a direct continuation of Artyom’s surviving arc from Exodus. This has led to widespread debate about whether Artyom will be the protagonist in Metro 2039.[1][2][3]
- Several early materials show a new main character and an evolved world, with some teasers and artwork fueling speculation that Artyom might not be the lead this time, though official comments have kept details intentionally vague.[2][3]
- Community reactions range from hopeful that Artyom could appear in some capacity to arguments that Metro 2039 should move forward with a new protagonist to explore fresh narrative directions. Many videos and threads analyze whether Artyom’s story is considered complete or if he could still feature in a cameo or alternate storyline.[5][6][7]
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- A teaser image and early reveal materials hint at a darker, more expansive Metro setting with a new central figure, while fan discussions often reference Artyom’s legacy and possible return in some capacity.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can summarize the key points from the official reveal events and compile a quick timeline of what each teaser suggested about Artyom’s potential role. I can also provide a concise pros/cons list for Artyom returning as the lead versus a new protagonist, based on the latest announcements.
Citations:
- Metro 2039 official reveal and discussion about Artyom’s role.[1]
- Artwork leaks and official confirmation of Metro 2039 details; debates about Artyom’s presence.[2]
- YouTube analyzes and fan discussions on Artyom’s potential return.[3][7]