Metro Exodus will return to Steam one year after launching on the Epic Games store

January 30, 2019 Metro Exodus will return to Steam and other platforms after its timed exclusivity period on the Epic Games store.

Metro Exodus will launch as an Epic Games store exclusive, but that exclusivity is timed - it will return to Steam eventually. You'd be forgiven for not noticing that, since the fact is buried deep in an FAQ attached to an official press release, but it does provide a date for when to expect the game. "Metro Exodus will return to Steam and on other store fronts after 14 February 2020."

Technically, that could mean any date from February 15, 2020 until the end of time, but more likely it'll be exactly one year after the Metro Exodus release date. This sort of press release is typically the domain of journalist email inboxes, but you can see a web version over on Gamasutra. Curiously, the FAQ on the official site covers some of the same points, but makes no mention of the exclusivity being timed.

All existing Steam pre-orders will be honoured, and "Steam owners will be able to access the game and any future updates or DLC" without issue. The game will be available for a slight discount in North America through the Epic store, launching at $49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99.

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