Metro Exodus: The Two Colonels

What is the focus of this additional content?

This DLC shifts the perspective to follow Colonel Khlebnikov during the final days of life within the Novosibirsk tunnels, an environment that Colonel Miller later explores a year after these events take place. The narrative centers on Khlebnikov's desperate journey to reach his son, Kirill, before New Year's Eve. Players experience the grim reality of survival as the encroaching "slime" continues to consume the underground infrastructure, mutant activity increases, and vital supplies of the radiation-mitigating "green stuff" dwindle. In order to ensure survival, drastic measures may need to be taken by those in charge.

The atmosphere is characterized by the signature claustrophobic environments and high-tension survival inherent to the series, presenting a self-contained chapter that complements the overarching story of the base game by providing context to past events.

What new gameplay elements are introduced in this chapter?

While adhering to the established story-driven gameplay mechanics of Metro Exodus, this DLC introduces a significant new piece of equipment for players to utilize: the flame-thrower. This weapon offers a distinct tactical option for dealing with threats within the confined, irradiated spaces of Novosibirsk.

This content is not a standalone experience; it requires ownership of the base game, Metro Exodus, to access and play. In terms of scope, it functions as a distinct, self-contained story chapter rather than a massive expansion adding new open-world areas or significant new systems to the main campaign.

How does this content integrate with the main game experience?

This chapter serves as a narrative prequel/side story, offering insight into the fate of one of the key figures in the Metro universe before the events Miller experiences in the main game. It enriches the lore surrounding the Novosibirsk section of the journey.

Are there any other expansions available for this content?

As of the current date, this specific DLC chapter is listed as having zero additional DLCs or expansions associated with it, nor does it feature any remakes or remasters of its own content.