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‘Metro Exodus’ Ranger Update Adds New Game Plus
4A Games have released the “Ranger Update” for Metro Exodus, which alongside the usual bug fixes and improvements to performance, adds a bunch of new modes, most notably New Game+ and Developer Commentary.
The update’s info is available via the game’s official site, but there’s a whole bunch of options to tweak in New Game+:
- Inventory Modes
- My Weapons
- Allows you to start with all weapons and attachments found in the last playthrough.
- Weapons are granted after freeing Anna in Moscow.
- Starting weapons will be the last loadout that was set in the previous end game save.
- All other weapons and attachments previously unlocked will be available in the Aurora Workbench Armory, first encountered in Volga.
- Player Armor / Wrist upgrades do not carry over.
- One Weapon
- Reduces weapon slots to one. Any weapon can be used in this slot, but you can only take one with you. Manage this by swapping Weapons in the field, or by using the Aurora Workbench Armory.
- Crossbow
- Provides Player with the Crossbow at the beginning of the game in addition to normal Weapon Progression. Yermak gives the Player the Crossbow after Jammer scene in Moscow.
- Backpack limitations
- Crafting in the Backpack is disabled, you may only use a Workbench.
- Only Weapon modifications allowed in Backpack.
- My Weapons
- AI Modes
- Armored Enemies
- Human NPCs are upgraded by one level of Armor across the game if applicable.
- Tougher Creatures
- Creatures have thicker hide across the game.
- Grenadiers
- Human NPCs use explosives more often.
- Armored Enemies
- Environment Modes
- Real Time Weather
- Change the game’s natural day/night cycle from two to 24 real hours for complete immersion.
- Bad Weather
- Fog, Rain, Snow, and Sand storm conditions occur more frequently where applicable.
- Radiation is Forever
- Additional radiation zones will appear across some levels, making the Gas Mask more important.
- Real Time Weather
- Game Modes
- Iron Mode
- Fully disables the Save System, progress is only saved between levels.
- Developer Commentary
- Green Tape Players throughout the game will be available to play Developer Commentary about the area in which it is found.
- Iron Mode
- Additional New Game+ Content
- Achievements / Trophies
- Unique collectibles
- Additional set of hidden objects in the world, only available in New Game+.
New Game+ becomes available from the New Game menu after completing the game once. Starting a new game in Regular Mode or in New Game+ will clear your Quick/Auto/Chapter Select saves. You will need to progress again to access later levels.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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