THQ registers domains for 'Metro 2033 Last Light'

by JC Fletcher on Apr 17th 2011 5:00PM

The in-development sequel to Metro 2033 might not be called "Metro 2034," as we'd previously heard. Superannuation has found some domain registrations by THQ referring to something called "Metro 2033 Last Light."

Though THQ does have a predilection toward "transmedia" adaptations of its game properties (and the Metro one, of course, is already adapted from the books), it seems safe to guess this title is being used for a game, since one of the registrations is "lastlightgame.com." The others include metro2033lastlight.com and metrolastlight.com.

It seems most likely that the "Metro 2033 Last Light" title refers to the sequel, but there are other possibilities. Perhaps THQ is planning to use it for a downloadable Metro companion game on the order of Red Faction: Battlegrounds -- hopefully not one exactly like Red Faction: Battlegrounds.

Source: @supererogatory

Tags: domain-registration, metro-2033, metro-2033-last-light, metro-2034, microsoft, pc, playstation, ps3, thq, xbox

Reader Comments (48)

Is the first one any good? I played the demo...I like strong narrative, but it didn't seem like that was the focus. Maybe atmosphere is? My PC ran it on med-low (Core 2 Duo, 9800GT and 3GB RAM). Is that indicative of how the final version will run?

@ToolroomKnight

I'm pretty sure the narrative was the focus...which was really good in my opinion.

I can't wait for a sequel. The first one was really good, with a bunch of small flaws throughout. With a bigger budget, and the same mix of heavy atmosphere, with a good narrative then this game can really rise into a goty candidate.

@ToolroomKnight

Yes, it'll run pretty much the same as the demo.

And yes, narrative is a huge focus. I haven't played through the whole thing yet but I did read the book (which was quite good) and my friend assures me the game had much of the same atmosphere.

Great story, good gameplay mixed with a few weird quirks and annoyances. It's a game that you'll know if you like it pretty much as soon as you play it.

@ToolroomKnight

You should be able to run it on High settings with a 9800GT and Core 2 Duo no problem so long as you turn off AA and make sure your services are trimmed down.

@ToolroomKnight

Where did you get the demo? I cant find it.

@LEONLEONLEON http://www.fileplanet.com/215567/210000/fileinfo/Metro-2033-Demo. A google search will reveal a lot of lnks

@Anticrawl Thanks. Should get it after the exams. I have a tendency to not sleep when I'm really into a game. -looks at Fallout, Mass Effect, and Alpha Protocol-

@ToolroomKnight

Thanks. I did do a search, But I have no idea what sites I can trust.

@LEONLEONLEON
Wish I could run it in with DX11. I need to upgrade. I was ahead for a long time :(

I hated the mutant guys, they freaked me out.. lol

@Faenix
That was likely the goal...

Is it just me, or is there a giant ad on the covering the background of Joystiq's title page?

@disguy

Apparently a game called "World of Tanks" splooged all over Joystiq.

I mean, I'd investigate further, but the goddamned game is called "World of Tanks."

Seriously. "World of Tanks?"

If the people who made the game didn't care enough to provide their game with an actual title, then why should I care enough to check it out?

Unless it's, like, a golf game, or something. And the title is some kind of hipster-cool attempt at irony. Because, you know, there aren't any tanks.

Kind of like that movie "Funny People."

@disguy

Hey, at least it's for a game. Better than ads for cars and Groupon.

Oh shit, 2.35% APR. BRB guys.

@disguy Yeah it is and it's damn annoying. First it started with the videos, now it's now the home page.

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

@Urethra Alfredo I think it's actually a pretty fun game once you get started.

@disguy The site needs to make money. Just ignore it if it dosent interest you.

@Colin or toilet paper

Will it really be the Last Light?

Metro 2033 is Super Beautiful!! The narrative is amazing, the voice acting is amazing (Play it on Russian, English Subs), the atmosphere is top notch, and the graphics? The Graphics are Best of the Best and really puts you into the moment. And With Tessellation? Everything looks so awesome!

Can't wait to see what they do with Last Light.

@xiLeShadow 360 or PC?

I've been wanting to buy this and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.S. even though my console game backlog is...huge.

Metro was a pleasant surprise to me when I played it this January. really great atmosphere. enjoyed messing around with filters and thought the whole "wasteland" bit was better and more oppressive than Fallout 3's. It had a lot of flaws, but not enough to keep me from completing it.

PS: The Librarians are terrifying

@wenchwogg
Only in a video game can you ever say the sentence " The Librarians are terrifying" :P

@PointlessPuppies

Clearly you haven't been to my local library ...

*shudders

If sequels of games that I love have taught me anything, it's to expect the next iteration to be dumbed downed and more casual; minus half life 2.

@akeso Derp.

@akeso

how much more can you dumb down a fps

@Cleric
Metro 2033 could be dumbed down immensely. Take out the balancing of filters, damaged masks, remove ammo as a currency, take out ranger mode.
There were many things that made Metro 2033 a little more hardcore than the average COD clone shooter we see these days.

@akeso Removing pointless stuff != dumbing down. You could substitute almost anything for the currency (plenty of shooters have currency systems) and the filters really didn't add that much considering how easy they were to come across.

@akeso cv
thats generally the rule but dont forget the occasional exception like uncharted, assassins creed, the wrath of khan, etc. lets hold out hope for a sequel on par with the original

@akeso

You shouldn't be as worried about a Metro 2033 sequel being dumbed down since 4A was founded by ex-GSC Game World employees; there's a lot of STALKER in Metro 2033 and I doubt 4A would monkey around with those mechanics too much. Most of the complaints I've heard and read from Xbox 360 and PC players alike stems from the amount of damage inflicted by your weaponry; it can take quite a bit of ammunition to drop some of the more common mutants (mostly the Nosalis) and enemy NPCs. If 4A were to add just slightly more punch to the guns, they'd have a pretty flawless survival game.

@Cleric

Take away the guns.

Oh, shit. But then you'd have Myst.

And only Mensa members play Myst.

Whoa. Total paradox, right there.

@jackal

Ranger mode fixed the weapon damage issues IMO.

@Faceless Troll
One of the things that made Metro harder was that your bullets were your currency. Should I buy this new gun, or should I save my limited ammo? Not that there was a currency system

@The Aquacharger It artificially inflates the difficulty the same way making enemies bullet sponges does. It doesn't really add anything to the gameplay.

@Faceless Troll
I can agree with you on that one, but the removal of it would make the game quite a bit easier.

This is a ridiculous question I know, but what designates it as an "artificial" increase, and not a meaningful one? I thought it was one that was reasonably grounded given the condition of the metro tunnels.

I'm of the opinion that the Ranger Mode DLC actually improved the game quite a bit. While the enemies weren't bullet sponges in those modes, neither were they pushovers, with human enemies becoming very deadly once you realized that ammo was much more scarce.

@Faceless Troll
What the ammo system certainly did, especially on "ranger mode" was to make you seriously consider your ammo options before every fight. Instead of normally just running into battle screaming you would have to find every advantage possible to conserve ammo: from silent kills to an initial salvo of reusable ammo. Every time I lost a hellsing arrow due to a careless shot, I would have to agonizingly search a room or simply move on and pray I had enough ammo for the next fight; that didn't just make the game harder, it made it deeper and more immersive. Frankly, it was that sense which made Metro 2033 so much fun. I honestly do feel there is a risk of seeing that removed because some publisher believes it would streamline or mainstream the game.

The first one was Awesome. Can't wait for this one. You have to play this game in 3D, it adds so much to the atmosphere.

What the hell is all this World of Tanks crap? There are plenty of other sites out there. I most certainly don't have to waste my time on this one if you are going to promote World of Tanks on it. Seriously wtf?

RUSTY THINGS! COLD, RUSTY THINGS! AND ICE!
Yep. Realism.

Not Metro 2034...?

@DarkNightRJ
Maybe setting it a year later didnt work out...

@cbjones26

You see what he did there?!?

i suppose naming the sequel that is a good idea. with metro 2034 thats 1 number difference and people might get confused and buy the wrong one

PS3 tag = PS3 version confirmed?

@Pure Black World Tendency Now that's what I'd like to read. They really should re-release the first on ps3 if they have the time and resources.

But I'll probably end up getting whatever version is better...should I get the PC or 360 copy?

The author of the book METRO 2033, that was the origin of the game, says METRO 2034 won't be the title of the sequel!

Proof link

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dmitry-Glukhovsky/194479440596424

Metro: Last Light

THQ registers domains for 'Metro 2033 Last Light'

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