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Metro 2033 was a prominent post-apocalyptic novel from Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky before it inspired 4A Games' shooter. Making up for the lost marketing opportunity of the first game, sequel Metro: Last Light will include a free copy of the Metro 2033 novel with all PC purchases authenticated through Steam.

The story of Metro: Last Light was provided by Glukhovsky, who has also created two written sequels to his acclaimed original work. Metro: Last Light is being developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver, who acquired the rights after the collapse of THQ.

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[spindoctor]

That's pretty cool. The Steam store page hasn't been updated to reflect this yet I think. All it mentions is some digital comic along with pre orders.

 

[Kerub]

Cool, I already have it as a hard copy. Really liked the book, it's a shame that the sequel (2034) wasn't as good.

 

[Delusibeta]

Considering that a) the article says "authenticated with Steam" and b) the game is Steamworks, and so all copies from everywhere requires you to register the game on Steam, this is pretty much every single PC copy of the game getting the novel for free. Pretty cool, then.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Cool, I already have it as a hard copy. Really liked the book, it's a shame that the sequel (2034) wasn't as good.

There is a sequel too? color me surprised, I gotta check this one out and see for myself. Even if the book sucks the universe intrigues me.

 

[AJ_Wings]

I remember reading that only NA steam copies will come with the digital book, no? Or did they change it?

 

[Kerub]

There is a sequel too? color me surprised, I gotta check this one out and see for myself. Even if the book sucks the universe intrigues me.

Yeah! It's a swedish translation though, don't know if there's an english translation. If not, you're not missing much IMO. It lacked the atmosphere from the first book.

 

[Jintor]

Metro 2033 is god damn everywhere in the subway tunnels. It's all they goddamn read apparently.

 

[HoosTrax]

Wow, learn something new everyday. When I saw the title of this thread, I assumed this was one of those crappy B-grade-writing novels based on a game, like the Halo novels. Never knew that the game was originally based on the novel, ala the Witcher.

Is the English translation decent?

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

I remember reading that only NA steam copies will come with the digital book, no? Or did they change it?

It seems like it's all regions now since they don't mention any regional exclusivity anywhere in the article.

Yeah! It's a swedish translation though, don't know if there's an english translation. If not, you're not missing much IMO. It lacked the atmosphere from the first book.

I'll try to find if there was any.

Wow, learn something new everyday. When I saw the title of this thread, I assumed this was one of those crappy B-grade-writing novels based on a game, like the Halo novels. Never knew that the game was originally based on the novel, ala the Witcher.

Is the English translation decent?

The translation is fantastic, I highly recommend it if you're into post apocalyptic stories.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

There is a sequel too? color me surprised, I gotta check this one out and see for myself. Even if the book sucks the universe intrigues me.

How can you not know? I haven't even read the books yet and even I know. Last Light was originally going to be called 2034, although they scrapped that and made a whole new story. Metro 2035 is in development also, and there are tons and tons of Metro short stories.

 

[sflufan]

I think the thread title needs to be amended to say that all PC copies of the game will receive the e-book via Steam.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

How can you not know? I haven't even read the books yet and even I know. Last Light was originally going to be called 2034, although they scrapped that and made a whole new story. Metro 2035 is in development also, and there are tons and tons of Metro short stories.

Man I should get into them immediately!

 

[Xater]

How can you not know? I haven't even read the books yet and even I know. Last Light was originally going to be called 2034, although they scrapped that and made a whole new story. Metro 2035 is in development also, and there are tons and tons of Metro short stories.

Those aren't short stories, they are novels in the Metro 2033 universe by other authors. I think 5 of them are already translated into German for example. Don't know abut English.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Great book, definitely recommended.

 

[Madrugador]

Great news, I hope they include a spanish version of the book as well.

 

[Dictator93]

THis reminded me to preorder the game. Today is my birthday... so why the hell not!

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

THis reminded me to preorder the game. Today is my birthday... so why the hell not!

Well Happy birthday then

 

[Daingurse]

That's cool. Loved Metro 2033's atmosphere, great benchmark too. "Artyom, take my shotgun!" Looking forward to Last Light.

 

[Justin]

Patrick at Giantbomb did a good audio interview with the books author.

LINK!

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Those aren't short stories, they are novels in the Metro 2033 universe by other authors. I think 5 of them are already translated into German for example. Don't know abut English.

Incorrect. Most of them are short stories, although a few of them are indeed novels.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Yeah! It's a swedish translation though, don't know if there's an english translation. If not, you're not missing much IMO. It lacked the atmosphere from the first book.

Damn, disappointing. Loved the first book, even though

Spoiler

its depressing as hell.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Patrick at Giantbomb did a good audio interview with the books author.

LINK!

Oh awesome, will give it a listen