The Moscow Metro, which serves as the setting for Metro: 2033, was officially opened, becoming a critical infrastructure and symbol of Soviet engineering.
The dissolution of the Soviet Union led to significant political and social changes in Russia, providing background context for the post-apocalyptic setting of Metro: 2033.
Dmitry Glukhovsky published the novel 'Metro 2033,' which was the basis for the video game, depicting a post-apocalyptic survival story in the Moscow Metro.
A remastered version of Metro 2033 with improved graphics and gameplay was released, increasing the game's accessibility and reach.