Metro Exodus, the third game in the well-regarded FPS series, is out just next month, and it’s shaping up to be well worth the wait. There’s a lot to do in the game, with multiple open-world maps to explore, but is it entirely single-player? Is there Metro Exodus co-op, like the Far Cry series, or any other sort of local split-screen or online multiplayer modes? We’ve got the answers.
Is there Metro Exodus co-op multiplayer?
Metro Exodus is a huge game, with multiple mini-open world maps that can be freely explored. However, unfortunately it looks likely that the experience will be entirely a solo one. No form of multiplayer or online has been announced for Metro Exodus, not even a co-op mode to explore the Russian wasteland in pairs or groups. The game’s Steam page makes it clear that it’s entirely a single-player shooter.
This isn’t entirely surprising, as both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light were also single-player-only shooters. However, Metro Exodus will not be a short game. The current estimate is around 20-30 hours play time, possibly even more if you do everything in the game. However, if you were hoping to tackle the experience with friends you’re out of luck.
Are you on your own at all times in Metro Exodus?
This is not to say that Metro Exodus will be a lonely shooter. While you’ll never be accompanied by other players, occasionally you will get an AI ally to help you fight the mutants, gangs, and other hostile forces of the post-apocalyptic Russian countryside. This could be one of any number of members of your train group, including player character Artyom’s wife, Anna. Sometimes these characters snipe enemies from far away, other times they get right up close and personal. You’ll be doing most of the fighting though, guaranteed.
Metro Monsters
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Top 10 Scariest Metro Monsters
Russia can be a rough place, especially in a post-apocalypse. The Russia of the Metro franchise can be even rougher. A bombed out toxic wasteland is one thing, but then you add in the mutants. If you're planning on roughing it through the world of Metro Exodus, here's a guide to what you might encounter. -
Nosalis
The rank and fodder of Metro's mutants. Humanoid in stature, they have huge jaws with sharp teeth. Whether they're rushing players or leaping into the fray, they can easily overcome your defenses in a swarm. Variants include Nosalis with armor plating, winged creatures, and the large Rhino. -
Rhino
Take everything you learned about the Nosalis and supersize it. The Rhino is a hulking brute that charges its prey. A player can be ripped apart with just one or two blows from its massive hide. Only seen in Metro: Last Light so far, we'll have to see if a similar creature evolves for Exodus. -
Bear
What would a game set in Russia be without killer bears? Grizzlies are deadly even without nuclear fallout. So, you can imagine that the bears you'll see in Metro Exodus are something special. From their warped jaw to their increased size, you'll want to stay out of their caves. -
Demon
These mutated batmen are deadly creatures that can hover in the air before swooping in on prey. They hunt almost everything in the wastes but prefer smaller prey like humans. However, if you leave them to their hunt, they'll most likely leave you alone. -
Humanimal
Newly spawned for Metro Exodus, the Humanimal is just what it says on the tin. It is not, in fact, a mutated version of Manimal. Instead, it's a zombie-esque human enemy. They travel in packs but they've lost almost all of their humanity, so don't hold back. -
Librarian
In contrast with the Manimalistic Humanimals, the Librarian has retained its wits since the bombs fell. Mutated from gorillas, these brutes are reclusive and protective. They can place traps and memorize speech, and some have even heard them speak in our native tongues. Doing that and surviving is quite a tale indeed. -
Lurker
The rats of Russia have also gone through a big transformation. Lurkers are burrowing creatures that like to single out isolated foes and go in for the kill. They hunt in groups but can be easily dispatched if you're on your toes. Just keep your eyes on their holes and they'll stay buried. -
Shrimp
The big crawdaddy of Metro's mutants, the Shrimp is a giant shellfish that will swipe players with its huge claws. It also has a belly full of acid and will spit at distant foes before closing the distance for an attack. They tend to stay around the water as expected from a mutated barbie-warmer. -
Spiderbug
What if a spider was also a bug? This is the question posed by Metro's Spiderbug. Combining the multiple legs of the webbed insects with a scorpion's tail, these creatures are sure to cause a panic with a very specific group of people. Thankfully, they're very sensitive to light, so keep a flashlight handy when you hear their skittering. -
Dark Ones
On top of the food chain of all of Metro's mutated creatures are the Dark Ones. These are humans who stayed in the fallout and adapted to the new world rather than settling underground. Their psychic powers have seemingly driven humanity mad, but series protagonist Artyom has a secret history with these sentient beings.
