The Moscow Metro, which serves as the setting for Metro: 2033, was officially opened, becoming a critical infrastructure and symbol of Soviet engineering.
Moscow was besieged and heavily bombed during World War II, influencing the later portrayal of the Metro as a shelter and battleground in the game.
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.
Refugees establish underground colonies within the Moscow Metro tunnels to escape the radioactive surface environment.
Mutated creatures begin to roam the Metro tunnels, threatening human settlements and increasing the dangers underground.
Various groups such as the Rangers, Red Line, and Fourth Reich form to protect their interests and enforce order in the Metro.
Protagonist Artyom is tasked with delivering a message to the distant Spartan Rangers and begins his dangerous journey through the Metro to save his home station.
Artyom and allies defend Tulskaya Station against an onslaught of mutant creatures known as Nosalises.
Artyom discovers the Dark Ones, initially perceived as enemies, and ultimately works to stop the threat posed by their manipulation.
Following the events involving the Dark Ones, factions begin tentative peace negotiations to rebuild the Metro community.
