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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}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|4A Engine}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|4A Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|metro-2033|81}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metro-2033|87}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Post-apocalyptic, Europe }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Metro }}
 
|steam appid  = 43110
 
|steam appid  = 43110
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|gogcom page  =  
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|steam appid side  = 43120,43130,43140
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|official site= http://www.4a-games.com/metro-2033.html
 +
|hltb        = 5946
 
|strategywiki = Metro 2033
 
|strategywiki = Metro 2033
 +
|mobygames    = metro-2033
 
|wikipedia    = Metro 2033 (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Metro 2033 (video game)
 
|winehq      = 11274
 
|winehq      = 11274
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Metro}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.4a-games.com/metro-2033.html Official game site]
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/43110 Official manual]
 +
{{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  
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{{mm}} [http://metrovideogame.wikia.com/wiki/Metro_Wiki Unofficial Metro Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=770 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0047T7UE4 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | metro/metro-2033/standard-edition | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 43110 | Steam | | | Windows | Unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 43110 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Gun Unlock |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Ranger Pack |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| JP DLC 1 |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement content.upk9|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520115334/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1198886#post26067190 Skip intro movies - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use replacement content.upk9|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26067190&postcount=14 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Skip intro movies]</ref>}}
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Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/533-metro-2033-no-intro-fix/ Metro 2033 No Intro Fix].
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Use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/533-metro-2033-no-intro-fix/ Metro 2033 No Intro Fix].
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 +
{{ii}} The file may not exist in the game folder, but fix will work.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|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}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{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>
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{{++}} Contents of both instances of <code>user.cfg</code> are identical, and changes can be copied and pasted into both locations.
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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.
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{{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===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\4A Games\Metro 2033}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game will overwrite user.cfg===
 
===Game will overwrite user.cfg===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the user.cfg in your Steam Cloud folder.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make user.cfg read-only using Explorer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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#Found in <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\43110\remote\user.cfg</code>.
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#Right click on <code>user.cfg</code> and select 'Properties'.
 
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#Select 'Attributes' and check 'Read-only'.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        = Approx. 1 MB available.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==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.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/metro-2033
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metro-2033
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
−
|widescreen resolution      = true  
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|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= You may be unable to select your native resolution if you have secondary monitors or televisions plugged in to your computer. See [[#Resolution Issues]].
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = May show a [[#Black screen|black screen]] if non-grouped monitors are connected.
 
|multimonitor notes        = May show a [[#Black screen|black screen]] if non-grouped monitors are connected.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = No menu option. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = No menu option. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]]. Nvidia MFAA compliant, enable MFAA in control panel for improved framerate and anti-aliasing on alpha-blended surfaces.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|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
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|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>
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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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|1=
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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=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit user.cfg sick_fov|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1209062 FOV comparison thread]</ref>}}
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# Edit this file:
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# Edit these two files:
 
−
#* <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.
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# 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].
 +
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2647-metro-2033-fws-plugin/ Metro 2033 FWS Plugin].
 +
# Unzip the archive into FWS installation folder.
 +
# Launch FWS, select Metro 2033 from Installed Plugins section, adjust world FOV and hands FOV to your preference.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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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=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit user.cfg r_fullscreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Edit this file:
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# Edit these two files:
 
−
#* <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>
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# Change <code>user.cfg</code> to read-only to prevent the game overwriting changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{--}} Off by default.
 
{{--}} Off by default.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync (Vsync) behavior|Force in the graphics card control panel]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2020-05-01|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit user.cfg r_vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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}}
−
# Edit these two files:
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit user.cfg r_vsync|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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#* <code>{{p|localappdata}}\4A Games\Metro 2033\user.cfg</code>
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# Edit this file:
 
#* <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>  
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# Change <code>user.cfg</code> to read-only to prevent the game overwriting changes.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===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>{{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.
 +
 
 +
==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.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = Disables keyboard.
 
|controller support notes  = Disables keyboard.
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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.
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|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
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|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    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Disable Xbox 360 Controller===
 
===Disable Xbox 360 Controller===
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{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Xbox 360 Controller|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160522053210/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2084451#post24731058 Disabling 360 controller without unplugging it? - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Xbox 360 Controller|ref=<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24731058&postcount=9</ref>}}
 
 
{{ii}} A plugged in controller is automatically enabled and can't be easily turned off.
 
{{ii}} A plugged in controller is automatically enabled and can't be easily turned off.
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# Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/416-nox360/ NoX360] archive.
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/416-nox360/ NoX360] archive.
−
# Extract it to the game's installation folder.
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# Extract it to the installation folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metro 2033 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{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>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/286690/discussions/0/522729901208820429/ Did they add more subtitles to 2033? :: Metro 2033 Redux General Discussions]</ref>
+
|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        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/metro-2033 Fan translation].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/58_traducao-do-metro-2033-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes     = Retail only.
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
−
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
|fan      = yes
 
−
|fan notes = Use [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=291 Metro 2033 - %100 Türkçe Yama].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Cannot be installed or APPCRASH on startup===
+
===Depistory glitched (High frame rate issues)===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} High frame rate may create a collision bug that makes it impossible to enter the hole in the wall in depository level
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Install dependencies|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/3843304884846989296/</ref>|fix=
 +
# Set max frame rate to 60 FPS in the video driver control panel or other software limiters.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Crash on startup===
 +
{{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]).
 +
 +
''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|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Lucid Virtu MVP control panel|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable Lucid Virtu MVP control panel|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
 
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>{{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|1=
+
{{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=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|How to fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
 
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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game crash after level loading===
 
===Game crash after level loading===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Restart the chapter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Restart the chapter|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+
 
 +
===Vertical black bar lines appear===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Advanced DOF in DirectX 11 Options}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Switch from DirectX 11 to 9|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
===Low FPS fix===
 +
{{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).
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Vertical black bar lines appear===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set priority to ''High'' or ''Realtime'' in Task Manager|ref={{cn}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{ii}} Setting can be saved with [https://bitsum.com/ Process Lasso].
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Switch from DirectX 11 to 9|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>}}
+
{{--}} A priority of ''Realtime'' can cause audio glitches.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Low FPS fix===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set Max pre-rendered frames between 1-4 (Nvidia) or FlipQueueSize between 1-3 (AMD)|ref={{cn}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} If you are having problems with a low FPS, follow this [http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/935068-metro-2033/53980673 guide].
+
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.
 +
}}
  
 
===Black screen===
 
===Black screen===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Deactivate second monitor{{CN|reason=This could also simply mean that the game is going out of range.|date=September 2015}}}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Deactivate second monitor{{CN|reason=This could also simply mean that the game is going out of range.|date=September 2015}}}}
+
 
 +
===Mouse sensitivity issues===
 +
{{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 DInputWrapper|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/43110/discussions/0/1733216893877639531/ DInputWrapper | Steam Community Hub]</ref>|fix=
 +
Install [https://github.com/JohnnyonFlame/DInputWrapper/releases DInputWrapper].
 +
{{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
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Toggle aim down sights===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Create AutoHotkey script|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]
 +
# Copy the [https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=90462&sid=8b2982bf83882e6a28adf1e9ccddfa9c#p90462 code] to the clipboard (CTRL+C).
 +
# Open AutoHotkey,  go to File>Edit script, paste the code in Notepad.
 +
# Change "Fallout4" to Metro 2033 in the Notepad, save.
 +
# Reload Script in AutoHotkey
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit available in [[Metro 2033 Redux]].
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics          = PhysX
−
|physics notes    =  
+
|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      =  
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+
|minOS    = XP, Vista
−
|minCPU  = Dual core CPU (any Core 2 Duo or better)
+
|minCPU  = Dual Core
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
 
|minHD    = 12 GB
−
|minGPU  = GeForce 8800
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
−
|minGPU2  = GeForce GT220
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GT220
 
|minDX    = 9
 
|minDX    = 9
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
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|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
 
|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recCPU  = Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
+
|recCPU  = Dual Core 3.0 GHz
−
|recGPU  = GeForce GTX 260
+
|recCPU2  = Quad Core
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 
|recDX    = 10
 
|recDX    = 10
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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
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Metro 2033 on HowLongToBeat
Metro 2033 on IGDB
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Metro 2033 guide on StrategyWiki
Metro 2033 on MobyGames
Metro 2033 on Wikipedia
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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

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
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Windows
Steam (unavailable)
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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.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Sliders for general and aim sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Disables keyboard.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Can only switch between pre-defined layouts.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

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 7
Processor (CPU) Dual Core Dual Core 3.0 GHz
Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
Nvidia GeForce GT220
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
DirectX 10 compatible


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