Metro Exodus isn’t just about monsters in the dark. It’s about what survives when the world doesn't. With a sprawling journey that takes you across a post-apocalyptic Russia, this guide will help you navigate every chapter, every moral dilemma, and every fight for survival.

From the icy tunnels of Moscow to the toxic ruins of Novosibirsk, here’s your full guide to Metro Exodus , broken down by chapter with decision tips, hidden gear, side quest strategies, and more.

Metro Exodus is divided into story-driven chapters that blend linear sequences with open-world environments. The choices you make—whether it’s sparing an enemy or completing side quests—determine who lives, who dies, and which ending you’ll receive.

Your journey begins in the underground metro system. You’ll follow Artyom as he searches for signs of life above the surface.

Key Tips:

• Conserve filters early—they’ll be in high demand later.

• Use stealth to get past the Hanza guards.

• Loot carefully: every bullet counts.

Key Objectives:

• Escape the Hanza ambush

• Follow Anna through surface ruins

• Reach the Aurora

This chapter opens up the world. You’ll encounter cultists, mutated wildlife, and a new mechanic: your wrist map.

What to Watch For:

• Watch for bandit camps—they hold prisoners you can rescue.

• Beware the swamp mutants.

• Collect upgrade materials for your gas mask and backpack.

Moral Choices:

• Don’t kill unarmed cultists.

• Help the prisoners you find.

Side Tip: Be sure to grab the Night Vision Goggles in the church safehouse.

Enter the desert. Sandstorms, slavers, and Mad Max-style convoys await.

Key Objectives:

• Help Giul find water

• Infiltrate the lighthouse

• Rescue slaves from Baron’s fortress

Hidden Secrets:

• Find the motion detector upgrade.

• Rescue Damir’s relatives to influence his fate.

Moral Choices:

• Avoid unnecessary bloodshed in the slave camps.

• Help the locals—you’ll need their respect.

A radical shift in tone: welcome to the forest. Wolves, rebels, and traps make this chapter feel more like a survival thriller.

Exploration Advice:

• Use the crossbow—it’s silent and recoverable.

• Be wary of water hazards.

• Explore treehouses for supplies.

Decision Highlights:

• Spare or kill the rebel leader.

• Help the kids in the pioneer camp.

This is the climax. Radiation is everywhere. Resources are scarce. Emotional stakes run high.

Key Objectives:

• Navigate the hospital and train tunnels

• Reach the research facility

• Carry out Anna’s rescue mission

Must-Know Survival Tips:

• Filters and meds are life-or-death here

• Don’t rush—slow, steady exploration is safer

• Avoid unnecessary fights; it’s not worth it

Artyom’s Ultimate Choice:

This chapter determines which ending you’ll see. Keep Duke, Damir, and Alyosha alive and make moral decisions throughout the game to unlock the good ending.

Good Ending:

• Artyom survives

• The crew finds a new place to live

• The Spartan Order continues

Bad Ending:

• Artyom dies saving Anna

• The group mourns, and the journey ends in tragedy

To secure the good ending:

• Make moral decisions in each region

• Avoid killing surrendering enemies

• Help side characters in need

Metro Exodus is a game of choices, but it’s also a game of consequences. From every pull of the trigger to every act of mercy, the game remembers what you do. It doesn't yell at you—it simply shows you what kind of person you’ve become.

Whether you're clearing a mutant nest with a flamethrower or staring down a cult leader and choosing to spare him, your actions shape the journey.

Don’t just survive. Make it count.