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{{disambig|the original release|the updated Redux version|[[Metro: Last Light Redux]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Metro Last Light cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Metro Last Light cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metro-last-light|82}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metro-last-light|82}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metro-last-light|80}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metro-last-light|80}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Post-apocalyptic, Europe }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Metro }}
 
|steam appid  = 43160
 
|steam appid  = 43160
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|official site= http://www.4a-games.com/metro-last-light.html
 
|official site= http://www.4a-games.com/metro-last-light.html
 
|hltb        = 5947
 
|hltb        = 5947
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|lutris      = metro-last-light
 
|strategywiki = Metro: Last Light
 
|strategywiki = Metro: Last Light
 
|mobygames    = metro-last-light
 
|mobygames    = metro-last-light
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Metro}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Arguably better lighting than Redux with dark levels and an almost complete lack of lens flares.
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{{--}} The OS X and Linux versions are graphically limited.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://i.imgur.com/KtXNjME.jpg|title=Linux settings image|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/666824801401785033/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{--}} The OS X and Linux versions are graphically limited.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/KtXNjME.jpg Linux settings image]</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/666824801401785033/</ref>
 
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{{--}} Has worse performance than Redux.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1248/port-report-metro-last-light Port Report: Metro: Last Light]
 
{{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1248/port-report-metro-last-light Port Report: Metro: Last Light]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.thq.com/us/metrolastlight/go/forum/view/139657/234961/general_discussion Official forums] at thq.com
 
{{mm}} [http://www.thq.com/us/metrolastlight/go/forum/view/139657/234961/general_discussion Official forums] at thq.com
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{{mm}} [http://discord.gg/metrovideogame Official Discord server] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/metrovideogame Official Discord server] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://metrovideogame.wikia.com/wiki/Metro_Wiki Unofficial Metro Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metro-last-light-graphics-breakdown-and-performance-guide Metro: Last Light Graphics Breakdown & Performance Guide] at GeForce.com
 
{{mm}} [https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metro-last-light-graphics-breakdown-and-performance-guide Metro: Last Light Graphics Breakdown & Performance Guide] at GeForce.com
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id665063218 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id665063218 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 43160 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | Unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 43160 | Steam | Temporarily re-listed for a giveaway from May 18 to May 25, 2023. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | Unavailable}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All Windows and Linux versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\{{p|uid}}\user.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\{{p|uid}}\user.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/{{p|uid}}/user.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/{{p|uid}}/user.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/{{p|uid}}/user.cfg}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|game}}/{{p|uid}}/user.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\4A Games\Metro LL\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\4A Games\Metro LL\}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/{{p|uid}}/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/{{p|uid}}/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/{{p|uid}}/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/{{p|uid}}/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/43160/}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/43160/}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Expand table to see, what each quality setting affects.<ref>[https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metro-last-light-graphics-breakdown-and-performance-guide/ Metro: Last Light Graphics Breakdown & GPU Performance Guide - GeForce.com]</ref>
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{{ii}} Expand table to see, what each quality setting affects.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metro-last-light-graphics-breakdown-and-performance-guide/|title=Metro: Last Light Graphics Breakdown & GPU Performance Guide - GeForce.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
 
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
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{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
 
{{ii}} This game uses vertical FOV. See [http://themetalmuncher.github.io/fov-calc/ FOV Calculator] for help.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set custom FOV|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134080116088/|title=4A Games announced on Steam Community Discussions a patch that makes the game expose an FOV settings in the config file.|date=September 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\</code>
 
# Open <code>user.cfg</code> with text editor.
 
# Open <code>user.cfg</code> with text editor.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Increasing the FOV will result in some graphical glitches due to the use of 3D-rendered screen overlays in certain parts of the game.<ref>[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=57662058&postcount=121 Metro: Last Light PC performance thread - NeoGAF.com]</ref>
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{{--}} Increasing the FOV will result in some graphical glitches due to the use of 3D-rendered screen overlays in certain parts of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=57662058&postcount=121|title=Metro: Last Light PC performance thread - NeoGAF.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} The game will crash on startup if you previously changed gamma, to fix this set <code>r_gamma</code> to 1 (default)
 
{{ii}} The game will crash on startup if you previously changed gamma, to fix this set <code>r_gamma</code> to 1 (default)
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{{ii}} To move the game's window, use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/processhacker/ Process Hacker] to suspend {{file|MetroLL.exe}}, this will allow you to see the title bar and move the game's window.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQRilv9vN8 How to move window in Metro Last Light (windowed mode) - YouTube]</ref> Resume the process afterward. You won't need to suspend process if you'll want to move window again. You must do this each time you start the game. An alternative for those who do not want to download extra software is the Windows 10 Resource Monitor.<ref>[https://windroidwiz.wordpress.com/2016/07/30/trickpauseresume-any-task-in-windows/ Windows 10 Resource Monitor]</ref>
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{{ii}} To move the game's window, use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/processhacker/ Process Hacker] to suspend {{file|MetroLL.exe}}, this will allow you to see the title bar and move the game's window.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQRilv9vN8|title=How to move window in Metro Last Light (windowed mode) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> Resume the process afterward. You won't need to suspend process if you'll want to move window again. You must do this each time you start the game. An alternative for those who do not want to download extra software is the Windows 10 Resource Monitor.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://windroidwiz.wordpress.com/2016/07/30/trickpauseresume-any-task-in-windows/|title=Windows 10 Resource Monitor|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===PhysX===
 
===PhysX===
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{{ii}} PhysX is enabled by default, even for non-Nvidia cards. Make sure to disable if using an AMD GPU, as there will be severe frame rate drops if it is enabled.
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{{ii}} Advanced PhysX is enabled by default, disabling drops the number and complexity of physics based objects. Since it still uses PhysX you may see performance drops on certain AMD GPU's, especially if your CPU has less than 4 cores.  
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|button prompts            = Xbox
 
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|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/207_traducao-do-metro-last-light-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
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|interface = true
 
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|audio    = false
 
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|subtitles = true
 
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|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/207_traducao-do-metro-last-light-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Mouse disabled or stuttering on Windows 8.1===
 
===Mouse disabled or stuttering on Windows 8.1===
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{{ii}} Mouse lag leads to game being nearly unplayable due to Windows 8.1's new power saving feature that limits the input data.<ref>[https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2908279 Mouse pointer stutters or freezes when you play certain games in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2]</ref>
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{{ii}} Mouse lag leads to game being nearly unplayable due to Windows 8.1's new power saving feature that limits the input data.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2908279|title=Mouse pointer stutters or freezes when you play certain games in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install mouse fix|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install mouse fix|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
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===Low performance on systems with Logitech G-series keyboards===
 
===Low performance on systems with Logitech G-series keyboards===
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{{Fixbox|description=Kill LCore.exe process|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134066756784/ Optimization issue... - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Kill LCore.exe process|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134066756784/|title=Optimization issue... - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Start Task Manager ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}).
 
# Start Task Manager ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}}).
 
# Click on tab Processes
 
# Click on tab Processes
 
# Select process <code>LCore.exe</code> and hit End Process.
 
# Select process <code>LCore.exe</code> and hit End Process.
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}}
 
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===Crash when changing resolution===
 
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{{ii}} '''This issue was fixed in a patch released on May 16, 2013.'''<ref name="steamcommunity.com">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924774395015649/ New update: AMD fixes and FOV - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> Use this fix if you are still experiencing this issue.
 
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{{ii}} There seems to be a problem with the game on multiple monitor setup.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Disconnect all monitors except main one|ref=<ref>[http://www.lastlightforum.com/showthread.php?p=40641#post40641 Metro: Last Light Bugs, problems and glitches - Metro: Last Light Forums]</ref>|fix=
 
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{{ii}} You need physically disconnect all screens but one. Disabling screens in drivers yield no results.
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Manually change resolution in configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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1. Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\</code>
 
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# Open <code>user.cfg</code> with text editor.
 
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2. Locate lines
 
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<pre>
 
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r_res_hor xxxx
 
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r_res_vert yyyy
 
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</pre>
 
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and change values to your desired resolution.
 
 
}}
 
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# Open <code>user.cfg</code> in any text editor.
 
# Open <code>user.cfg</code> in any text editor.
 
# Locate <code>aim_assist 1</code> and change it to <code>aim_assist 0</code>.
 
# Locate <code>aim_assist 1</code> and change it to <code>aim_assist 0</code>.
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}}
 
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===Shadow corruption with 7xxx AMD GPU===
 
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{{ii}} '''This issue was fixed in a patch released on May 16, 2013.'''<ref name="steamcommunity.com"/> Use this fix if you are still experiencing this issue.
 
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{{ii}} There seems to be an issue with 7-series AMD graphics cards. Be sure to update drivers, as this issue will be probalby fixed by AMD in the future.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Force alternate renderer as a fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro LL\</code>
 
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# Open <code>user.cfg</code> with text editor.
 
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# Locate line <code>r_api 2</code> and change it to <code>r_api 0</code> for DirectX 9 renderer.
 
 
}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable core parking|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable core parking|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
On multi-core machines running on Win7, core parking can cause problems. The easiest way to disable core parking is to run this [http://www.coderbag.com/Programming-C/Disable-CPU-Core-Parking-Utility Disable Core Parking Utility] and follow the instructions on the page.
 
On multi-core machines running on Win7, core parking can cause problems. The easiest way to disable core parking is to run this [http://www.coderbag.com/Programming-C/Disable-CPU-Core-Parking-Utility Disable Core Parking Utility] and follow the instructions on the page.
 +
}}
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 +
===Smoke and particle effects===
 +
{{ii}} Smoke and other particles are mis-drawn. For example, a solid smoke cloud appears then disappears.
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=PhysX|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924774367830659/</ref>|fix=
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* Toggle PhysX - see [[#PhysX|PhysX]]
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* The game must be restarted for changes to take effect.
 
}}
 
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9, 10, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
 
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1248/port-report-metro-last-light|title=PCGamingWiki Port Report|date=2019-09-14}}</ref>
 
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1248/port-report-metro-last-light|title=PCGamingWiki Port Report|date=2019-09-14}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|opengl versions        =  
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|opengl versions        = true
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|opengl notes          =  
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|opengl notes          = Linux and mac only
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit available in [[Metro: Last Light Redux]].
 
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit available in [[Metro: Last Light Redux]].
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = false
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = false
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 32-bit executable= true
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= false
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|recCPU  = 2.6 GHz quad core Intel or AMD processor, Intel Core i5, AMD Phenom X4
 
|recCPU  = 2.6 GHz quad core Intel or AMD processor, Intel Core i5, AMD Phenom X4
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
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|recHD    = 7.5 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 400 series
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 400 series
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon 5000 series
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon 5000 series

Latest revision as of 21:48, 18 April 2024

This page is for the original release. For the updated Redux version, see Metro: Last Light Redux.

Metro: Last Light
Metro: Last Light cover
Developers
4A Games
Publishers
Deep Silver
Japan Spike Chunsoft
Engines
4A Engine
Release dates
Windows May 14, 2013
macOS (OS X) September 10, 2013
Linux November 4, 2013
Reception
Metacritic 82
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Europe
Series Metro
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Metro
Metro 2033 2010
Metro: Last Light 2013
Metro 2033 Redux 2014
Metro: Last Light Redux 2014
Metro Exodus 2019
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition 2021
Metro Awakening 2024

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

The OS X and Linux versions are graphically limited.[1][2]

General information

Port Report: Metro: Last Light
Official forums at thq.com
Official Discord server for game series
Steam Community Discussions
Metro: Last Light Graphics Breakdown & Performance Guide at GeForce.com

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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 Temporarily re-listed for a giveaway from May 18 to May 25, 2023.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All Windows and Linux versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ranger Mode
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
RPK
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faction Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Chronicles Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename legal.ogv[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete or rename legal.ogv. The result seems to depend on the driver version currently installed.[citation needed]
    1. With Nvidia driver 314.20: In case you get an eternal loading screen, create an empty text file and rename it to legal.ogv
    2. With Nvidia driver 320.14: Delete/rename the file

Change Field of View

Default FOV is very narrow; changing it is recommended. See Field of view (FOV).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\<user-id>\user.cfg
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/<user-id>/user.cfg
Linux <path-to-game>/<user-id>/user.cfg
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Do NOT change user.cfg to read-only. Doing so will cause the game to forget collected journal entries, and may also do likewise with the moral point system.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\4A Games\Metro LL\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/MetroLL/<user-id>/
Linux <path-to-game>/<user-id>/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/43160/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 May need to use Borderless fullscreen windowed for some resolutions.
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Default is 50° vertical. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
0.5x - 4x SSAA (0.5x decreases quality and increases frame rate by upscaling from half the screen resolution). FXAA always enabled.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Forces the refresh rate to 60 Hz.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
In-game Vsync forces the refresh rate to 60 Hz. Disable it and force Vsync externally.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Expand table to see, what each quality setting affects.[3]
Very High High Medium Low
Ambient Occlusion Precomputed + SSAO Precomputed + SSAO Approximate Approximate
Analytical Anti-Aliasing Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Bump Mapping Precise Precise Coarse Coarse
Detail Texturing Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled
Geometric Detail Very High High Normal Low
Image Post-Processing Full Full Normal Normal
Light-Material Interaction Full Normal Normal Normal
Motion Blur Camera + Objects Camera Disabled Disabled
Parallax Mapping Enabled + POM Enabled Disabled Disabled
Shadow Filtering Hi-Quality Hi-Quality Normal Fast
Shadow Resolution 9.43 Mpx 6.55 Mpx 4.19 Mpx 2.35 Mpx
Skin Shading Subsurface Scattering Simple Disabled Disabled
Soft Particles Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled
Volumetric Texturing Full Quality + Sun Shafts Low Precision Disabled Disabled

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Set custom FOV[4]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Open user.cfg with text editor.
  3. Change r_base_fov to the desired field of view value.

Notes

Increasing the FOV will result in some graphical glitches due to the use of 3D-rendered screen overlays in certain parts of the game.[5]

Windowed

Set windowed manually[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Open user.cfg with text editor.
  3. Change r_fullscreen on to r_fullscreen off.

Notes

The game will crash on startup if you previously changed gamma, to fix this set r_gamma to 1 (default)
To move the game's window, use Process Hacker to suspend MetroLL.exe, this will allow you to see the title bar and move the game's window.[6] Resume the process afterward. You won't need to suspend process if you'll want to move window again. You must do this each time you start the game. An alternative for those who do not want to download extra software is the Windows 10 Resource Monitor.[7]

Borderless fullscreen windowed

In some multi-monitor systems there might be issues with selecting different resolutions than the default (native?) one. To fix this you can force the game to run in borderless windowed mode with an external tool.
Forcing borderless windowed mode with an external tool might break some of the game's post-processing effects in the higher settings (for example the water reflections seem to be a bit corrupted in some areas).
Force borderless windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Start the game in a window. See Windowed.
  2. Use Borderless Gaming to force borderless.

Force DirectX 9 or 10 renderer on DirectX 11 systems

Forcing DirectX 9 will result in better performance. However DirectX 11 specific features (tessellation, SSAO) will be disabled. See Port Report article for benchmarking information.
Force alternate renderer[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Open user.cfg with text editor.
  3. Locate line r_api and change the value to corresponding API value: 0 for DX9, 1 for DX10 and 2 for DX11

PhysX

Advanced PhysX is enabled by default, disabling drops the number and complexity of physics based objects. Since it still uses PhysX you may see performance drops on certain AMD GPU's, especially if your CPU has less than 4 cores.
Edit user.cfg[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Open user.cfg in any text editor.
  3. Locate line ph_advanced_physX 1 and change it to ph_advanced_physX 0.
Disable Advanced PhysX in Options menu[citation needed]
  1. Open the Options menu in the Main Menu or Pause Menu.
  2. Go to "Game Options".
  3. Uncheck "Advanced PhysX". You'll need to restart the game for changes to take effect.

Input

Mouse settings.
Mouse settings.
Controller settings.
Controller settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
"Next Weapon" (mouse wheel up) and "Previous Weapon" (mouse wheel down) cannot be remapped
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Multiple presets available.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Game settings.
Game settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music; to adjust further see Separate volume controls.
Surround sound
Autodetection without setting. 7.1 audio supported.
Subtitles
Conversations only; speech outside of conversation has no subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Enabled by default.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Turkish
Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it.
Ukrainian

Separate volume controls

Game doesn't offer very detailed sound settings.
Better audio control[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Edit user.cfg.
  3. Change s_dialogs_volume, s_effects_volume, s_master_volume and s_music_volume to your liking.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Mouse disabled or stuttering on Windows 8.1

Mouse lag leads to game being nearly unplayable due to Windows 8.1's new power saving feature that limits the input data.[8]
Install mouse fix[citation needed]

Install the Metro: Last Light mouse fix.

Run the game at screen refresh rate

In-game Vsync forces the refresh rate to 60 Hz if you're using the DirectX 11 renderer.
Force Vsync in driver[9]
  1. Disable the in-game Vsync.
  2. Force Vsync externally if you want Vsync.
Force DirectX 9 renderer[9]

Low performance on systems with Logitech G-series keyboards

Kill LCore.exe process[10]
  1. Start Task Manager (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc).
  2. Click on tab Processes
  3. Select process LCore.exe and hit End Process.

Aim assist

Disable aim assist[citation needed]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro LL\
  2. Open user.cfg in any text editor.
  3. Locate aim_assist 1 and change it to aim_assist 0.

Stuttering on some machines

On some machines there can be noticeable micro stuttering.
Disable core parking[citation needed]

On multi-core machines running on Win7, core parking can cause problems. The easiest way to disable core parking is to run this Disable Core Parking Utility and follow the instructions on the page.

Smoke and particle effects

Smoke and other particles are mis-drawn. For example, a solid smoke cloud appears then disappears.
PhysX[11]
  • Toggle PhysX - see PhysX
  • The game must be restarted for changes to take effect.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10, 11 [12]
OpenGL
Linux and mac only
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit available in Metro: Last Light Redux.
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2 7
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz dual core CPU, Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Phenom X2 2.6 GHz quad core Intel or AMD processor, Intel Core i5, AMD Phenom X4
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 200 series
AMD Radeon 3000 series
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce 400 series
AMD Radeon 5000 series
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 10/11 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.8.4
Processor (CPU) 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 3.2 GHz quad core Intel Core i5
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 680MX
1 GB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04 Ubuntu 13.04
Processor (CPU) Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better) Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
512 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 680MX
1 GB of VRAM


References