The main event of the day is, without a doubt, the world premiere of Metro 2039. Long after the release of Metro Exodus in 2019, studio 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver are ready to break the silence.
Today there will be a special broadcast called “Xbox First Look: Metro 2039”. If you want to be among the first to see the gameplay of the new chapter of the saga, tune in to the official Xbox channels at 20:00 Moscow time (10:00 PT / 13:00 ET).
What we know about the new game:
Plot and world: The plot, based on the universe of Dmitry Glukhovsky, will again take us beyond familiar Moscow tunnels. The developers continue to develop the concept of a semi-open world, which is so loved by players in Exodus.
Accessibility for everyone: The broadcast organizers paid great attention to inclusivity. The show will feature subtitles in 27 languages, as well as special narrated (AD) and American Sign Language (ASL) versions.
Platforms: While the series has traditionally been multi-platform, the “First Look” status of the presentation acknowledges the strong partnership with Xbox. The project is positioned as one of the flagships of the current generation of consoles.
Release holiday: what to play today?
If the announcement of the new Metro is not enough for you, then look at the list of today's releases - there are projects for every taste.
1. Pragmata (Capcom)
After six years of waiting and endless delays, Capcom's long-term sci-fi title has finally reached players. The story of an astronaut and a mysterious girl on a lunar station is now available onPS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The project has been in development since 2020, and today we finally find out what Capcom has been hiding all this time.
2. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo)
Life simulation fans, rejoice! After more than ten years, the franchise is back. The new part was released simultaneously on both the classic Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2. This is the first game in the series in a long time, and expectations for the “rebirth” are as high as possible.
3. Mouse: P.I. For Hire
For fans of an unusual style, a unique noir shooter was released today. Its main feature is its “rubberhose” visual style, inspired by 1930s animation (many compare it to the classic “Steamboat Willie”). The game about the mouse detective is already available on all major platforms and is taking the trends by storm.
It looks like April 16, 2026 will go down in history as one of the hottest gaming days of the year. Don't miss the Xbox broadcast tonight!
