Critically-Acclaimed Horror Game Now Free For Xbox Gamers And There’s No Catch Involved

In the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Metro 2033 for: Outstanding Achievement in Story and “Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering,” which is another feather to add to the game’s cap.

While Xbox Game Pass is probably the best deal in gaming right now, what if you want to play something new and you’re not a member? Thankfully, a free horror game is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S gamers, completely free. There’s no trial subscription needed or anything.

The game, currently free, is 4A Games’ Metro 2033 Redux, a remastered version of the original that was initially released on PC and consoles in 2010.

Last month, the game was also available on Steam for a limited time. If this becomes available to PlayStation gamers in the future as a freebie, we’ll let our readers know.

Redeem This Critically-Acclaimed Xbox Game For Free On The Xbox Store Right Now

Players can download Metro 2022 Redux on the Xbox Store for free without any strings attached right now. No word on how long this will be available, so best to redeem it now while you still can.

Metro 2033 was first released in 2010 and is the first entry in the Metro franchise. The Redux version, which is the freebie game, was released in 2014 and featured graphical changes such as improved lighting, animations and particle effects and even dynamic weather. It also featured gameplay changes from Metro: Last Light to be implemented in the remastered version that featured improved controls, combat and stealth mechanics. 4A Games even added silent takedowns, customized weapons and the ability to wipe gas masks — features that were previously only available in Last Light.

The game’s official description lists the game’s features as:

• Immerse yourself in the Moscow Metro – witness one of the most atmospheric worlds in gaming brought to life with stunning next-gen visuals at 60FPS
• Brave the horrors of the Russian apocalypse – equip your gasmask and an arsenal of hand-made weaponry as you face the threat of deadly mutants, human foes, and the terrifying environment itself
• Rebuilt and Remastered for next gen – this is no mere ‘HD port’. Metro 2033 has been rebuilt in the vastly improved Last Light engine and gameplay framework, to create the definitive version of the cult classic that fans and newcomers alike can enjoy
• Two unique Play Styles : ‘Spartan’ and ‘Survival’ – approach the campaign as a slow burn Survival Horror , or tackle it with the combat skills of a Spartan Ranger in these two unique modes
• The legendary Ranger Mode returns – dare you play the fearsome Ranger Mode? No HUD, UI, deadlier combat and limited resources combine to create the ultimate immersive experience

Notably, Metro 2033 Redux has performed exceptionally well, earning a “Mighty” rating and an average score of 85 on Open Critic.

Enoy the free game, Xbox owners! Hopefully, we’ll get more of these in the future. For non-Game Pass owners, make sure to share this bit of news to your Xbox-owning friends. Who doesn’t want a free game, right?