The answer is now much clearer than it was when this article was first published. There is no confirmed Metro 2036 novel, game, film, or television series, but several official Metro projects explain where the story went instead.
No official Metro 2036 book or game has been announced. Metro 2035 remains the concluding novel in Dmitry Glukhovsky’s core trilogy, while the next mainline game is Metro 2039, scheduled for February 2027. A screen adaptation of Metro 2033 is also under discussion, but its format and release plans remain unannounced.
How to use this article: Check the official status of Metro 2036, see what is confirmed about Metro 2039, review the screen-adaptation news, or go directly to the core book order.
Is Metro 2036 a Real Book?
Was Metro 2036 Ever Officially Announced?
No official novel titled Metro 2036 has been announced. Dmitry Glukhovsky’s official bibliography describes Metro 2035 as the book that concludes both Artyom’s struggle and the core Metro novel saga. The official Metro materials likewise identify Metro 2033, Metro 2034, and Metro 2035 as the central book trilogy.
The title “Metro 2036” was a reasonable fan prediction because each of Glukhovsky’s three core novels uses a year in its title. It was never established as the name of a fourth novel, however, and it should not be treated as a canceled or delayed book unless Glukhovsky or his publishers say otherwise.
The confirmed projects can be separated as follows.
| Title or project | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metro 2036 | Book or game | No official project has been announced under this title. |
| Metro 2035 | Novel | The concluding book in Glukhovsky’s core Metro trilogy. |
| Metro Awakening | Virtual-reality game | Released on November 7, 2024, as a prequel set before Metro 2033. |
| Metro 2039 | Mainline video game | Scheduled for February 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. |
| Metro 2033 screen adaptation | Format unannounced | Officially described as being in discussion, with no production or release schedule announced. |
What About Glukhovsky’s New Book?
Glukhovsky announced in May 2026 that he had begun writing a new book. Its title, genre, setting, plot, and release date were not disclosed, so the announcement does not confirm a return to the Metro novel series or a book called Metro 2036.
Until the author provides further details, the safest conclusion is that Metro 2035 remains the final confirmed Metro novel written by Glukhovsky.
The Next Metro Game Is Metro 2039
What Is Officially Confirmed?
The next mainline game from 4A Games is Metro 2039, not Metro 2036. The developer formally announced it in April 2026, and the official publisher page lists a February 2027 release window. It is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox on PC.
Metro 2039 returns to post-apocalyptic Moscow and the underground Metro. Its story centers on an authoritarian faction called the Novoreich, led by Hunter, while a new protagonist known as the Stranger is drawn back toward the tunnels. Glukhovsky collaborated with 4A Games on the original story, but the game is not an adaptation of a specific Metro novel.
That distinction matters. Metro 2039 continues the video-game franchise and uses Glukhovsky’s world, but it is not a hidden adaptation of an unwritten Metro 2036 book.
Where Metro Awakening Fits
Metro Awakening arrived between Metro Exodus and Metro 2039, but it is not the next numbered mainline sequel. It is a story-driven virtual-reality prequel set in 2028, before the events of Metro 2033, and follows a doctor named Serdar. Vertigo Games released it on November 7, 2024, for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, SteamVR, and Viveport.
Its existence caused some understandable confusion because it was the first new Metro game after Exodus. In the wider release order, however, Metro Awakening is a VR side story, while Metro 2039 is the next mainline title developed by 4A Games.
Does Metro 2039 Continue Artyom’s Story?
The official description presents Metro 2039 as a new story with a new protagonist and a new cast. It also promises connections for returning fans, but it does not identify Artyom as the playable lead or confirm that the game directly continues his personal journey after Metro Exodus.
Artyom remains central to the earlier books and games, but the Metro universe is now broad enough to continue through other characters. Metro Awakening did this with Serdar, and Metro 2039 is doing it with the Stranger.
Could Metro 2033 Become a Movie or TV Series?
What Is the Current Screen-Adaptation Status?
A screen adaptation of Metro 2033 is once again being discussed, according to Glukhovsky’s official website. No format has been announced, meaning it is not yet clear whether the project would become a theatrical film, a television series, or another form of screen production. No cast, production company, filming schedule, or release date has been made public.
This is separate from the earlier adaptation attempt associated with MGM. That project did not move forward, and the rights were publicly reported to have returned to Glukhovsky in 2018. The current discussions are described as a new process rather than a revival of the abandoned version.
There is therefore renewed reason for fans to watch the adaptation news, but calling it a confirmed Metro 2033 movie or television series would be premature.
The Core Metro Books in Order
The Core Trilogy at a Glance
Glukhovsky’s central Metro novel sequence consists of three books: Metro 2033, Metro 2034, and Metro 2035. The games share the same world and characters but do not simply adapt one novel after another; their continuity branches, overlaps with the books, and later develops original stories in collaboration with Glukhovsky.
1. Metro 2033
Metro 2033 introduces a generation of survivors living beneath a Moscow devastated by nuclear war. The stations have developed into isolated communities and competing political factions, while mutants and radiation make the surface dangerous.
Artyom, a young man living at VDNKh station, is sent across the Metro to warn others about a growing threat. His journey establishes the factions, fears, beliefs, and moral conflicts that define the series.
2. Metro 2034
Metro 2034 changes perspective rather than functioning as a straightforward second Artyom adventure. It follows a different group of characters as an unknown disease threatens the inhabitants of the Metro and forces stations to make brutal decisions about isolation and survival.
The novel expands the world beyond Artyom’s personal route and examines what people preserve—or abandon—when their communities face extinction. Sasha becomes one of its central figures.
3. Metro 2035
Metro 2035 returns to Artyom. Still convinced that people may be alive beyond Moscow, he repeatedly searches the airwaves for signals and tries to persuade the Metro’s inhabitants that humanity’s future does not have to remain underground.
The novel completes the core trilogy and resolves the central questions surrounding Artyom’s search for truth, freedom, and life beyond the tunnels. It is the final confirmed Metro novel in Glukhovsky’s bibliography, even though the game continuity continues through later original stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metro 2036 coming out as a book?
No Metro 2036 novel has been officially announced. Metro 2035 is still presented as the conclusion of Glukhovsky’s core Metro book trilogy.
Is Metro 2039 the same project fans called Metro 2036?
Metro 2039 is the confirmed next mainline game, but it is an official title with its own setting, characters, and story. It should not be renamed Metro 2036 or treated as an adaptation of a missing fourth novel.
Will Artyom be the main character in Metro 2039?
Official materials identify the Stranger as the new protagonist and describe a new cast. They do not currently present Artyom as the playable lead, although the game will retain connections to the established Metro universe.
When will Metro 2039 be released?
Metro 2039 is scheduled for February 2027. It is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC storefronts including Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Has a Metro 2033 movie or television series been confirmed?
A screen adaptation is under discussion, but its format, partners, production timeline, and release plans have not been announced. It is not yet a confirmed film or television production with a scheduled release.
What Did We Learn Today?
Metro 2036 was never an official fourth novel or game title. Metro 2035 remains the conclusion of Glukhovsky’s core book trilogy, while the interactive side of the franchise continued through Metro Exodus, the VR prequel Metro Awakening, and the forthcoming mainline game Metro 2039. A screen adaptation remains possible, but it is still only in discussion.
Sources & Data Notes
The project statuses, story descriptions, platforms, and release information were checked against official material from Dmitry Glukhovsky’s website, 4A Games, Deep Silver, and Vertigo Games. Release windows and adaptation plans may change through later announcements. This article was prepared and editorially reviewed by Zurab Koniashvili (Z.K. Atlas), who completed the final factual checks and publication approval. AI tools may have assisted during the editorial process, including with language refinement and the creation or editing of visual materials.
