Deep Silver made two extremely wise purchases when THQ was auctioning its franchises, namely Metro and Saints Row. Both have turned out to be huge successes with their sequels, Metro: Last Light and Saints Row IV. While Saints Row V is a no-brainer, CEO Dr. Klemens Kundratitz confirmed when speaking to Joystiq that the Metro franchise would continue as well.
“I’m very glad we acquired that brand. While it launched in a very dry space in the gaming calendar this year, it still got a lot of attention. Our ambition is to absolutely continue with that brand and we will also, in the next phase, look to making it more accessible for a broader gamer audience.”
And while making something more accessible might always ring warning bells, Kundratitz has revealed that 4A Games has a good relationship with the author of the books, which will help the franchise retain its signature charm.
“It is true with a license you have to be aligned with the license holder. In this case it’s [Metro 2033 author] Dmitry Glukhovsky who holds the license and he’s a great guy. He enjoys the game, the success of the game and we have a good relationship. He is a great contributor. Also, going forward, as he has been very positive contributing to the last game – I think he can play an active role for whatever comes in the future.”
While a new Metro game hasn’t been announced, Metro: Last Light continues with DLC packages like the recent Faction Pack which add to the single-player experience.