We’ve got a potentially big update for fans of Metro 2039. According to Insider Gaming, a new report suggests preorders for the upcoming apocalyptic shooter could open imminently — with a likely target of October 13, 2026. Take this with a pinch of salt for now, but if true, concrete buying options and edition details could arrive in just days.
What Was Reported
Preorder Timing
Insider Gaming reports that the official Metro social account already said pre-orders would go live “this week,” and a further claim from Billbil-kun of Dealabs pushes the likely opening day to Wednesday, October 13, 2026. The same report adds that preorders won’t open later than October 14, 2026, making October 13 the expected day if those timelines hold.
Edition Prices, Contents, And Physical Format
Per the write-up relaying Billbil-kun of Dealabs’s findings, three editions are listed:
- Day One — reportedly priced at €69.99 ($78.41)
- Deluxe — reportedly priced at €109.99 ($123.22)
- Collector — reportedly priced at €299.99 ($336.08)
The report claims the Collector Edition adds a wearable replica of the Spartan helmet to whatever the Deluxe Edition includes. All three editions are expected to receive physical releases, with the caveat that the PC physical release will be a code-in-a-box. The report reportedly offers no clarification on physical formats for the other platforms.
For context on the game's release window, the report reiterates that Metro 2039 — an apocalyptic first-person shooter from 4A Games published by Deep Silver — is slated for release on February 4th for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Source & Credibility
This set of claims is being circulated by Insider Gaming, which points to a Dealabs poster — Billbil-kun of Dealabs — for most of the granular edition and pricing details. We should stress that these are third-party leaks and should be treated as unconfirmed until direct preorder pages or official retailer listings go live.
There are a few signals that make the timing plausible: the official Metro social account reportedly said pre-orders would go live this week, and Dealabs’ timeline sets a firm cutoff of October 14, 2026. Still, the report itself acknowledges uncertainty around platform physical formats beyond the PC code-in-a-box detail — a sign that not everything here is nailed down.
In short: the pricing and edition breakdowns come from a community poster cited by Insider Gaming, and while those figures are specific, they remain allegations until confirmed by official channels or retail listings.
What It Could Mean
If these preorder timings and edition details are accurate, players could soon be making concrete decisions about which version of Metro 2039 to buy. A Day One, Deluxe, and a notably expensive Collector option — complete with a wearable Spartan helmet replica — suggests Deep Silver and 4A Games are planning multiple tiers to capture both casual buyers and collectors.
Physical editions across all platforms, if confirmed beyond the PC code-in-a-box note, would be welcome news for collectors who prefer boxed versions. Of course, the report’s lack of detail on the non-PC physical formats leaves important questions unanswered: packaging types, regional differences, and retailer exclusives (if any) are not outlined by the source.
There’s also a marketing angle: the report reminds readers that Metro 2039 has already received multiple award nominations, with the most nominations at the 2026 Gamescom Awards (including Best PC Game, Best PlayStation Game, Best XBOX Game, and Best Visuals). The title has also reportedly secured almost two million wishlists globally, so a well-timed preorder campaign could convert a sizable portion of that interest into sales.
Why This Matters
For fans tracking Metro 2039, a confirmed preorder window — especially one as soon as October 13, 2026 — would signal the start of the final marketing push toward launch. If the reported edition pricing and the Collector helmet claim hold up, collectors will have to weigh whether the premium edition is worth the outlay. If the physical release claims prove accurate across consoles, collectors and retailers will have another reason to pay attention.
We’ll be watching official channels and retailer pages closely. For now, take these specifics as credible-sounding but unverified until we see live preorder listings or an official store page. As always, we’ll update you the moment confirmed preorder options appear.
