Metro Redux DLSS support arrives on PC on October 22, 2026, as part of a free next-gen update for both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux. The same update adds spatial audio, community bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements on PC, and consoles follow on October 29. It is free for existing owners. However, 4A Games is holding the full patch notes until launch, so details like the DLSS version, the available modes and PC frame rates are not published yet.
Summary: Metro Redux DLSS
- PC release: October 22, 2026. Consoles follow on October 29.
- Price: free for owners of Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux.
- PC extras: DLSS, spatial audio, community bug fixes and quality-of-life changes.
- All platforms: 4K textures, better animations and audio, and improved lighting, shadows and particles.
- 4K at 120 FPS: described for consoles with upscaling, and no PC numbers exist yet.
- Patch notes: full list arrives at release.
- Next game: Metro 2039 launches February 4, 2027.
Metro Redux Next-Gen Update: Release Date and Who Gets It
4A Games and Deep Silver announced the update at the start of October, alongside a milestone: the Metro series has sold 50 million copies worldwide. Here is the schedule:
| Platform | Release date |
|---|---|
| PC | October 22, 2026 |
| PS5 and PS5 Pro | October 29, 2026 |
| Xbox Series X|S | October 29, 2026 |
The update is free. Deep Silver says it covers all current and future owners of the Redux games. Outlets list slightly different storefronts: Gamesurf names Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Windows Store, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while Techtroduce also lists GOG. So check your own storefront on release day.
The release hour is not published in the sources I found. Steam and other stores usually update automatically, so restart your launcher if the update does not appear right away.
One clarification helps here. The update is not a remake or a remaster. 4A Games says it preserved the original Redux look and gameplay, and it made careful improvements for modern hardware.
What the Update Adds
All platforms get a shared set of upgrades, and PC gets a few extras.
| Feature | Platforms |
|---|---|
| 4K textures | All |
| Improved animation fidelity | All |
| Higher-quality audio and richer environmental detail | All |
| Better lighting, shadows and particle effects | All |
| DLSS upscaling | PC |
| Spatial audio | PC and Xbox Series consoles |
| Community bug fixes and quality-of-life changes | PC, plus community fixes elsewhere |
| PSSR upscaling | PS5 Pro |
| TSR upscaling | Xbox Series X |
| Adaptive Triggers and Impulse Triggers | DualSense and Xbox controllers |
The update also supports Xbox handheld devices and Xbox Play Anywhere, according to eXputer.
For another look at DLSS on hardware where it is not officially supported, see our HelixSR DLSS 3.7 guide, which covers a community mod for AMD handhelds.
Metro Redux DLSS: What Is Confirmed
The announcement says very little about the DLSS implementation itself. Here is the status of each question:
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Does PC get DLSS? | Yes, confirmed |
| Which DLSS version? | Not stated |
| Which modes (Quality, Balanced, Performance)? | Not stated |
| Does it include frame generation? | Not stated |
| Which games? | Both Metro 2033 Redux and Last Light Redux |
| Required hardware | Not stated, but DLSS needs an Nvidia RTX graphics card |
The last point is a general fact about DLSS, not a detail from the announcement. DLSS runs on Nvidia RTX GPUs, so players with AMD or older Nvidia cards will not see it. Meanwhile, the update uses PSSR on PS5 Pro and TSR on Xbox, which shows that each platform gets its own upscaler.
Best DLSS Settings for Metro Redux
No official recommended settings exist yet, and I will not invent them. The patch notes are not out, and nobody has tested the PC build. Still, here is a sensible way to approach it once the update is live. These steps are my suggestions, not 4A Games’ advice.
- Update your graphics driver first. Newer drivers fix many upscaler issues.
- Start with Quality mode. At 4K, it usually keeps the sharpest picture, if the game offers it.
- Compare against native. Take two screenshots in the same dark tunnel, one with DLSS and one without.
- Watch the lights. Metro’s dark tunnels and flickering lamps can show ghosting, so look closely.
- Move down a step only if you need frames. Balanced or Performance trade detail for speed.
- Avoid stacking sharpening. If the game adds its own sharpen slider, change one setting at a time.
Because these games are older, a modern RTX card may already run them at high frame rates. In that case, DLSS may matter more for image quality than for speed, but that is a guess until players benchmark it.
Metro Redux 4K and 120 FPS Performance
The 4K and 120 FPS claim needs care. Deep Silver says that, with the right monitor or TV, players can run the updated games at 4K and 60 FPS, or upscaled 4K at 120 FPS. Gamesurf places that description in the console section. As a result, I would not read it as a PC frame rate promise.
Here is what we know about performance:
| Platform | Stated target |
|---|---|
| PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series | 4K at 60 FPS, or upscaled 4K at 120 FPS |
| PC | No official target published |
If you play on PC, wait for launch-day benchmarks and reviews before you buy a new GPU for this update.
Free Next-Gen Update Patch Notes
4A Games says it will publish the full list of changes and detailed technical improvements alongside the release. Techtroduce adds that more PC-specific improvements may appear when the update goes live.
Until then, this is the confirmed list of changes:
- 4K textures on all platforms.
- Improved animation fidelity and richer environmental detail.
- Higher-quality audio.
- Better lighting, shadows and particle effects.
- DLSS and spatial audio on PC.
- A set of community-requested bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
I will not list individual bug fixes, because none are published. Check the Steam news page, the Epic or GOG notes, and 4A Games’ announcement on October 22.
DLSS Option Missing: What to Try
The update is not out yet, so no confirmed DLSS bug exists. Still, these are the likely reasons you would not see the option once it launches. They are general troubleshooting steps, not known issues:
- Check that the update installed. The PC update arrives on October 22, so confirm your game version in your launcher.
- Confirm you have an RTX card. DLSS does not run on AMD GPUs or on Nvidia cards without RTX.
- Update your Nvidia driver. An old driver can hide the option.
- Verify game files. In Steam, right-click the game, open Properties, then Installed Files and verify integrity.
- Look in the in-game graphics menu. The setting may sit under upscaling or anti-aliasing, not in the launcher.
- Check both games. DLSS is promised for Metro 2033 Redux and Last Light Redux, so do not assume the menus match.
- Remove mods. Texture or shader mods can conflict with the update.
If none of that works, report the problem to 4A Games through the official support channels.
Which Metro Version Should You Play?
People often mix up the original Metro 2033 and the Redux versions. The original Metro 2033 uses different character models, and a GOG version at $2.99 runs on modern PCs, according to The FPS Review. That game does not receive this update.
The DLSS update applies to the Redux versions only. If you want the modernized look, play Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux. The Metro Redux Bundle includes both, according to G2A.
Metro 2039 Context
The update lands before Metro 2039, which launches on February 4, 2027. So it works as a warm-up for the series. If you plan to replay the saga before the new entry, the free upgrade gives you the best-looking way to do it.
Common Mistakes
- Expecting a remake. The update keeps the original Redux style.
- Looking for DLSS on an AMD card. DLSS needs an Nvidia RTX GPU.
- Assuming 4K 120 FPS on PC. The stated target belongs to consoles.
- Skipping the patch notes. The full list arrives at release.
- Buying the original Metro 2033 for DLSS. The update covers the Redux versions.
Conclusion
Metro Redux DLSS arrives free on PC on October 22, with 4K textures, spatial audio and bug fixes for both games. The DLSS version, modes and PC performance are still unknown, so wait for the patch notes and launch-day tests. Everything here is accurate as of October 21, 2026, and 4A Games may add details when the update goes live.
FAQs
When does the Metro Redux DLSS update release?
It releases on PC on October 22, 2026, and on consoles on October 29.
Is the Metro Redux next-gen update free?
Yes. It is free for owners of Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux.
Do I need an RTX card for Metro Redux DLSS?
DLSS runs on Nvidia RTX cards in general. The announcement did not list hardware requirements.
Does Metro Redux run at 4K and 120 FPS on PC?
The 4K and 120 FPS claim is described for consoles with upscaling. No PC numbers are published.
Where are the Metro Redux patch notes?
4A Games says it will publish the full list when the update releases.
Does the update apply to the original Metro 2033?
No. It covers Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux.
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