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{{disambig|the original release|the updated Redux version|[[Metro 2033 Redux]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Metro 2033 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Metro 2033 cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Deep Silver}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|4A Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|4A Engine}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metro-2033|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metro-2033|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metro-2033|87}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metro-2033|87}}
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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  = 43110
 
|steam appid  = 43110
|steam appid side  = 43120,43140,43130
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|steam appid side  = 43120,43130,43140
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|official site= http://www.4a-games.com/metro-2033.html
 
|official site= http://www.4a-games.com/metro-2033.html
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Metro}}
 
 
'''Key Points'''
 
{{ii}} Graphical differences between Original and Redux are [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aRC65oUn8| incredibly vast and varied.]  Almost everything is redesigned in Redux.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://discord.gg/metrovideogame Official Discord server] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/43110 Official manual]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/metrovideogame Official Discord server] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.lastlightforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Last Light Forum] - Unofficial forums  
 
{{mm}} [http://www.lastlightforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Last Light Forum] - Unofficial forums  
{{mm}} [http://metrovideogame.wikia.com/wiki/Metro_Wiki Unofficial Metro Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows | }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 43110 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Metro 2033 Gun Unlock |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Gun Unlock |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Metro 2033 JP DLC 1 |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ranger Pack |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Metro 2033 Ranger Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| JP DLC 1 |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The Steam Cloud copy of the settings is stored in <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
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{{ii}} A local copy of the settings is stored in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
{{ii}} Contents of both instances of <code>user.cfg</code> are identical, but only changes made to the instance in userdata will be saved.
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{{ii}} Contents of both instances of <code>user.cfg</code> are identical, but only changes made to the Steam instance will be saved.
{{ii}} A {{file|user.cfg}} also exists in the installation folder but editing that file has no effect on the game.
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{{ii}} A {{file|user.cfg}} also exists in the installation folder but is only used on the first launch.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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===Game will overwrite user.cfg===
 
===Game will overwrite user.cfg===
{{Fixbox|description=Make user.cfg read-only using Explorer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the user.cfg in your Steam Cloud folder.
#Right click on <code>user.cfg</code> and select 'Properties'.
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#Found in <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>.
#Select 'Attributes' and check 'Read-only'.
 
{{ii}} It can cause not saving moral system points.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     = Approx. 1 MB available.
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 1 MB available.
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|metro 2033 settings.jpg|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|metro 2033 settings.jpg|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metro-2033
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metro-2033
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = No menu option. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = No menu option. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia MFAA compliant, enable MFAA in control panel for improved framerate and anti-aliasing on alpha-blended surfaces.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia MFAA compliant, enable MFAA in control panel for improved framerate and anti-aliasing on alpha-blended surfaces.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg sick_fov|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205133455/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1209062 Metro 2033 FOV Setting Goodness - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg sick_fov|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205133455/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1209062 Metro 2033 FOV Setting Goodness - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
# Edit these two files:
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# Edit this file:
#* <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
 
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
# Change <code>sick_fov 45</code> to a number between 1 and 90 (inclusive) (the game runs best at 60-70 FOV). Remember, this is vertical rather than horizontal FOV.
 
# Change <code>sick_fov 45</code> to a number between 1 and 90 (inclusive) (the game runs best at 60-70 FOV). Remember, this is vertical rather than horizontal FOV.
# Change <code>user.cfg</code> to read-only to prevent the game overwriting changes.
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Flawless Widescreen|ref=|fix=
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# Download and install [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2647-metro-2033-fws-plugin/ Metro 2033 FWS Plugin].
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# Unzip the archive into FWS installation folder.
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# Launch FWS, select Metro 2033 from Installed Plugins section, adjust world FOV and hands FOV to your preference.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg r_fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg r_fullscreen|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170327183310/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1994920#post23926145 How do I run Metro 2033 in Windowed mode? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
# Edit these two files:
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# Edit this file:
#* <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
 
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
# Change <code>r_fullscreen on</code> to <code>r_fullscreen off</code>
 
# Change <code>r_fullscreen on</code> to <code>r_fullscreen off</code>
# Change <code>user.cfg</code> to read-only to prevent the game overwriting changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg r_vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg r_vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
# Edit these two files:
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# Edit this file:
#* <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
 
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
#* <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>
 
# Change <code>r_vsync off</code> to <code>r_vsync on</code>  
 
# Change <code>r_vsync off</code> to <code>r_vsync on</code>  
# Change <code>user.cfg</code> to read-only to prevent the game overwriting changes.
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}}
 
}}
  
 
===Resolution Issues===
 
===Resolution Issues===
Some users have encountered issues such as not being able to set their native resolution; the game resetting their chosen resolution to a lower one; or the game's maximum available resolution being lower than their monitor's native resolution.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1eigmg/metro_last_light_changes_display_resolution_from/ Metro: Last Light changes display resolution from 1440p to 1200p. : pcgaming]</ref> Such cases may be caused by the presence of multiple monitors attached to the computer, or attempting to play the game on an attached TV where larger resolutions may not be available. Possible solutions include unplugging any extra monitors<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134067529047/ Resolution Problem / Crashing - SOLVED :: Metro: Last Light General Discussions]</ref> or setting the multi-monitor display mode in Windows to "Computer Only".
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Some users have encountered issues such as not being able to set their native resolution; the game resetting their chosen resolution to a lower one; or the game's maximum available resolution being lower than their monitor's native resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1eigmg/metro_last_light_changes_display_resolution_from/|title=Metro: Last Light changes display resolution from 1440p to 1200p. : pcgaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> Such cases may be caused by the presence of multiple monitors attached to the computer, or attempting to play the game on an attached TV where larger resolutions may not be available. Possible solutions include unplugging any extra monitors<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/43160/discussions/0/810924134067529047/|title=Resolution Problem / Crashing - SOLVED :: Metro: Last Light General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> or setting the multi-monitor display mode in Windows to "Computer Only".
 
If the game won't show your native resolution and you are playing on a 4K TV with HDR, you will have to turn off HDR on the TV (turning off HDR in Windows won't work), and then the game will allow you to select a higher resolution from the in-game options.
 
If the game won't show your native resolution and you are playing on a 4K TV with HDR, you will have to turn off HDR on the TV (turning off HDR in Windows won't work), and then the game will allow you to select a higher resolution from the in-game options.
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Gamepad.png|In-game general gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Gamepad.png|In-game general gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Gamepad Layout.png|In-game gamepad layout settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    = Can only switch between pre-defined layouts.
 
|controller remap notes    = Can only switch between pre-defined layouts.
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music.
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|surround sound notes    = Autodetection without setting. 7.1 audio supported.
 
|surround sound notes    = Autodetection without setting. 7.1 audio supported.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Conversations only; speech outside of conversation has no subtitles.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/286690/discussions/0/522729901208820429/ Did they add more subtitles to 2033? :: Metro 2033 Redux General Discussions]</ref>
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|subtitles notes          = Conversations only; speech outside of conversation has no subtitles.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/286690/discussions/0/522729901208820429/|title=Did they add more subtitles to 2033? :: Metro 2033 Redux General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|fan      = true
 
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/58_traducao-do-metro-2033-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/metro-2033/metro-2033/1229 Fan translation].
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  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/metro-2033 Fan translation].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|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/58_traducao-do-metro-2033-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Japanese
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|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    = Japanese release only.
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
|tridef 3d                  =
 
|tridef 3d notes            =
 
|iz3d                        =
 
|iz3d notes                  =
 
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
 
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Depistory glitched (High frame rate issues)===
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{{ii}} High frame rate may create a collision bug that makes it impossible to enter the hole in the wall in depository level
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/3843304884846989296/</ref>|fix=
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# Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.
 +
}}
 +
 
===Crash on startup===
 
===Crash on startup===
{{Fixbox|description=Install dependencies|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install dependencies|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2859002988</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to <code>install</code> in the installation folder.
 
# Go to <code>install</code> in the installation folder.
 
# Run the installers located there and try installing/launching again.
 
# Run the installers located there and try installing/launching again.
 
# If the problem still persists and refers to a missing <code>PhysXLoader.dll</code>, install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software] and manually copy the files from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common</code> to the Metro 2033 installation folder.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8EH6on0m7c</ref>
 
# If the problem still persists and refers to a missing <code>PhysXLoader.dll</code>, install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software] and manually copy the files from <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common</code> to the Metro 2033 installation folder.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8EH6on0m7c</ref>
 
# If you keep seeing <code>nvcuda.dll</code> related errors in the Event viewer (Windows Logs > Applications), copy the <code>nvcuda.dll</code> from <code>C:\Windows\system32</code> into the game installation directory. If that doesn't help, try an older version of <code>nvcuda.dll</code> (such as <code>6.14.13.142</code> which can be found [https://www.dll-files.com/nvcuda.dll.html on ddl-files.com]).
 
# If you keep seeing <code>nvcuda.dll</code> related errors in the Event viewer (Windows Logs > Applications), copy the <code>nvcuda.dll</code> from <code>C:\Windows\system32</code> into the game installation directory. If that doesn't help, try an older version of <code>nvcuda.dll</code> (such as <code>6.14.13.142</code> which can be found [https://www.dll-files.com/nvcuda.dll.html on ddl-files.com]).
 +
 +
''Notes''
 +
* It may be necessary to uninstall PhysX before reinstalling. There may also be stray copies of <code>PhysXLoader.dll</code> in folders such as <code>c:\windows\sysWow64\</code>.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Crash to Desktop fix 2 Faulting module name: MSVCR80.dll|fix=
 +
Occasionally the game will not relaunch, especially on Windows 10. Faulting module name: MSVCR80.dll in the Event viewer (Windows Logs > Applications), Fix by deleting the user.cfg <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Lucid Virtu MVP control panel|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Lucid Virtu MVP control panel|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
If you're running Lucid Virtu MVP, you will need to disable the control panel entirely, not just uncheck Metro 2033 from the application list.
 
If you're running Lucid Virtu MVP, you will need to disable the control panel entirely, not just uncheck Metro 2033 from the application list.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Correct Windows date and time settings|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/2119355556495554103/#c1741100729964443346 Game crashing on start up "c++ Runtime Library"]</ref>|fix=}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Correct Windows date and time settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/2119355556495554103/#c1741100729964443346|title=Game crashing on start up "c++ Runtime Library"|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=}}
  
 
===Crash during Depot level===
 
===Crash during Depot level===
{{Fixbox|description=How to fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=How to fix|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170521221551/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1193430 [Kinda-Spoiler<nowiki>]</nowiki> Game-destroying bug at Depot level - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
 
This may be due to crouching while your companion is being dragged off the cart. Just don't do that.
 
This may be due to crouching while your companion is being dragged off the cart. Just don't do that.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Low FPS fix===
 
===Low FPS fix===
{{ii}} If you are having problems with a low FPS, follow this [http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/935068-metro-2033/53980673 guide].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Eliminate demanding commands by renaming ''user.cfg'' in the install folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/935068-metro-2033/53980673|title=For those having very low FPS - Game FAQs|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go the the game's install directory and rename the ''user.cfg'' file to ''user.txt''. Then delete the ''user.cfg located in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\</code>.
 +
# Run the game to allow it to regenerate the ''user.cfg'' file in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\</code>.
 +
# Then open the new ''user.cfg'' file in <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\</code> and copy over all the commands from ''user.txt'' that start with <code>bind</code> (they're usually at the beginning of the file).
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set priority to ''High'' or ''Realtime'' in Task Manager|ref={{cn}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Setting can be saved with [https://bitsum.com/ Process Lasso].
 +
{{--}} A priority of ''Realtime'' can cause audio glitches.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set Max pre-rendered frames between 1-4 (Nvidia) or FlipQueueSize between 1-3 (AMD)|ref={{cn}}|fix=
 +
Might not be selectable in the builtin control panels on newer driver versions from either manufacturer. For Nvidia, this can be worked around by using [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. For AMD, open Regedit and go to <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000\UMD</code>, create a new binary value called ''FlipQueueSize'' with a (hex) value of ''3'''x''' 00'', with '''x''' being a value between 1-3.
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}}
  
 
===Black screen===
 
===Black screen===
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{{ii}} The game applies different sensitivities for vertical and horizontal movement. It also has sensitivity settings that are too high for some players who prefer slower movement.
 
{{ii}} The game applies different sensitivities for vertical and horizontal movement. It also has sensitivity settings that are too high for some players who prefer slower movement.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Use raw mouse input fix|ref=<ref>[https://methanhydrat.wordpress.com/2017/11/05/metro-mouse-fix/ Metro Mouse Fix | The Meth Lab]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use DInputWrapper|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/1733216893877639531/ DInputWrapper | Steam Community Hub]</ref>|fix=
Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/966-metro-mouse-fix/ Metro Mouse Fix].
+
Install [https://github.com/JohnnyonFlame/DInputWrapper/releases DInputWrapper].
{{ii}} Solution taken from Redux installments. It works also for non-Redux Metro 2033 version.
+
{{ii}} You must place both the dinput8.dll and one of the sensitivity files in your installation folder. Ensure that you rename the sensitivity file to sensitivity.txt
{{ii}} The fix doesn't seem to work with the Steam version, further investigation is required.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9, 10, 11
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit available in [[Metro 2033 Redux]].
 
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit available in [[Metro 2033 Redux]].
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|linux powerpc app      =
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
|physics notes    =  
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|physics notes    = 2.8.3<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Metro-Last-Light-Spiel-17107/News/Metro-Last-Light-PC-aims-for-the-technology-throne-Developer-talks-about-DirectX-11-Tessellation-GPU-Physx-und-Co-852240/|title=Metro Last Light PC aims for the technology throne: Developer talks about DirectX 11, Tessellation, GPU-Physx & Co. - PC Games Hardware (PCGH)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio            =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  

Latest revision as of 13:02, 27 November 2023

This page is for the original release. For the updated Redux version, see Metro 2033 Redux.

Metro 2033
Metro 2033 cover
Developers
4A Games
Publishers
THQ
Deep Silver
Russia Akella
Engines
4A Engine
Release dates
Windows March 16, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 81
IGDB 87
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
Metro 2033 on HowLongToBeat
Metro 2033 on IGDB
Metro 2033 guide on StrategyWiki
Metro 2033 on MobyGames
Metro 2033 on Wikipedia
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

General information

Official manual
Official Discord server for game series
Last Light Forum - Unofficial forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Gun Unlock
Windows
Ranger Pack
Windows
JP DLC 1
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use replacement content.upk9[1]

Use the Metro 2033 No Intro Fix.

The file may not exist in the game folder, but fix will work.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\43110\remote\user.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/43110/pfx/[Note 1]
A local copy of the settings is stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg
Contents of both instances of user.cfg are identical, but only changes made to the Steam instance will be saved.
A user.cfg also exists in the installation folder but is only used on the first launch.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\4A Games\Metro 2033\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/43110/pfx/[Note 1]

Game will overwrite user.cfg

Use the user.cfg in your Steam Cloud folder.
  1. Found in <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\43110\remote\user.cfg.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Approx. 1 MB available.

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
You may be unable to select your native resolution if you have secondary monitors or televisions plugged in to your computer. See #Resolution Issues.
Multi-monitor
May show a black screen if non-grouped monitors are connected.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Default is 45° vertical. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
No menu option. See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 4x MSAA. Nvidia MFAA compliant, enable MFAA in control panel for improved framerate and anti-aliasing on alpha-blended surfaces.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[2]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

This game uses vertical FOV. See FOV Calculator for help.
Edit user.cfg sick_fov[3]
  1. Edit this file:
  2. Change sick_fov 45 to a number between 1 and 90 (inclusive) (the game runs best at 60-70 FOV). Remember, this is vertical rather than horizontal FOV.
Use Flawless Widescreen
  1. Download and install Flawless Widescreen.
  2. Download the Metro 2033 FWS Plugin.
  3. Unzip the archive into FWS installation folder.
  4. Launch FWS, select Metro 2033 from Installed Plugins section, adjust world FOV and hands FOV to your preference.

Windowed

Edit user.cfg r_fullscreen[4]
  1. Edit this file:
  2. Change r_fullscreen on to r_fullscreen off

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Off by default.
Force in the graphics card control panel[5]
Edit user.cfg r_vsync[citation needed]
  1. Edit this file:
  2. Change r_vsync off to r_vsync on

Resolution Issues

Some users have encountered issues such as not being able to set their native resolution; the game resetting their chosen resolution to a lower one; or the game's maximum available resolution being lower than their monitor's native resolution.[6] Such cases may be caused by the presence of multiple monitors attached to the computer, or attempting to play the game on an attached TV where larger resolutions may not be available. Possible solutions include unplugging any extra monitors[7] or setting the multi-monitor display mode in Windows to "Computer Only". If the game won't show your native resolution and you are playing on a 4K TV with HDR, you will have to turn off HDR on the TV (turning off HDR in Windows won't work), and then the game will allow you to select a higher resolution from the in-game options.

Input

In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game general gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings.
In-game gamepad layout settings.

Disable Xbox 360 Controller

Disable Xbox 360 Controller[8]
A plugged in controller is automatically enabled and can't be easily turned off.
  1. Download the NoX360 archive.
  2. Extract it to the installation folder.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music.
Surround sound
Autodetection without setting. 7.1 audio supported.
Subtitles
Conversations only; speech outside of conversation has no subtitles.[9]
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

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

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Depistory glitched (High frame rate issues)

High frame rate may create a collision bug that makes it impossible to enter the hole in the wall in depository level
Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS[10]
  1. Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.

Crash on startup

Install dependencies[11]
  1. Go to install in the installation folder.
  2. Run the installers located there and try installing/launching again.
  3. If the problem still persists and refers to a missing PhysXLoader.dll, install the latest NVIDIA PhysX System Software and manually copy the files from C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\PhysX\Common to the Metro 2033 installation folder.[12]
  4. If you keep seeing nvcuda.dll related errors in the Event viewer (Windows Logs > Applications), copy the nvcuda.dll from C:\Windows\system32 into the game installation directory. If that doesn't help, try an older version of nvcuda.dll (such as 6.14.13.142 which can be found on ddl-files.com).

Notes

  • It may be necessary to uninstall PhysX before reinstalling. There may also be stray copies of PhysXLoader.dll in folders such as c:\windows\sysWow64\.
Crash to Desktop fix 2 Faulting module name: MSVCR80.dll

Occasionally the game will not relaunch, especially on Windows 10. Faulting module name: MSVCR80.dll in the Event viewer (Windows Logs > Applications), Fix by deleting the user.cfg %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg

Disable Lucid Virtu MVP control panel[citation needed]

If you're running Lucid Virtu MVP, you will need to disable the control panel entirely, not just uncheck Metro 2033 from the application list.

Correct Windows date and time settings[13]

Crash during Depot level

How to fix[14]

This may be due to crouching while your companion is being dragged off the cart. Just don't do that.

Game crash after level loading

Restart the chapter[citation needed]

Vertical black bar lines appear

Disable Advanced DOF in DirectX 11 Options
Switch from DirectX 11 to 9[15]

Low FPS fix

Eliminate demanding commands by renaming user.cfg in the install folder[16]
  1. Go the the game's install directory and rename the user.cfg file to user.txt. Then delete the user.cfg located in %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro 2033\.
  2. Run the game to allow it to regenerate the user.cfg file in %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro 2033\.
  3. Then open the new user.cfg file in %LOCALAPPDATA%\4A Games\Metro 2033\ and copy over all the commands from user.txt that start with bind (they're usually at the beginning of the file).
Set priority to High or Realtime in Task Manager[citation needed]
Setting can be saved with Process Lasso.
A priority of Realtime can cause audio glitches.
Set Max pre-rendered frames between 1-4 (Nvidia) or FlipQueueSize between 1-3 (AMD)[citation needed]

Might not be selectable in the builtin control panels on newer driver versions from either manufacturer. For Nvidia, this can be worked around by using Nvidia Profile Inspector. For AMD, open Regedit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000\UMD, create a new binary value called FlipQueueSize with a (hex) value of 3x 00, with x being a value between 1-3.

Black screen

Deactivate second monitor[citation needed]

Mouse sensitivity issues

The game applies different sensitivities for vertical and horizontal movement. It also has sensitivity settings that are too high for some players who prefer slower movement.
Use DInputWrapper[17]

Install DInputWrapper.

You must place both the dinput8.dll and one of the sensitivity files in your installation folder. Ensure that you rename the sensitivity file to sensitivity.txt

Toggle aim down sights

Create AutoHotkey script
  1. Download AutoHotkey
  2. Copy the code to the clipboard (CTRL+C).
  3. Open AutoHotkey, go to File>Edit script, paste the code in Notepad.
  4. Change "Fallout4" to Metro 2033 in the Notepad, save.
  5. Reload Script in AutoHotkey

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10, 11
Shader Model support 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit available in Metro 2033 Redux.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX 2.8.3[18]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
Nvidia GeForce GT220
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 3.0 support


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/43110/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (43110) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References