A catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union, leading to widespread radioactive contamination.
The political and economic collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to the independence of its constituent republics.
Construction and expansion of the Moscow Metro, which later serves as a key setting in Metro 2033.
Publication of Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel 'Metro 2033,' which serves as the narrative basis for the video game.
Launch of the first-person shooter video game 'Metro 2033' based on the novel, developed by 4A Games.
A global nuclear conflict breaks out, resulting in massive destruction of the Earth's surface and forcing survivors to seek refuge underground in the Moscow Metro system.
The remaining human population establishes subterranean settlements within the Moscow Metro tunnels, adapting to harsh conditions and scarce resources.
Radiation and dark experiments create various mutant creatures that roam the Metro tunnels and surface, posing constant threats to survivors.
Human factions such as the Rangers, Red Line, and Fourth Reich form competing political and military groups, leading to significant conflicts and alliances underground.
Artyom, the protagonist, grows up in the Metro and eventually joins the Rangers, elite peacekeepers committed to protecting the survivors in the tunnels.
Artyom encounters the mysterious and psychic mutant beings called Dark Ones who pose existential threats to the Metro survivors.
Artyom embarks on a crucial mission across various Metro stations to prevent the Dark Ones' invasion and uncover the truth behind their hostility.
Artyom confronts the Dark Ones' leader, ultimately choosing to communicate and understand them, changing the fate of the Metro.
