March 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of Metro 2033, the iconic post-apocalyptic shooter renowned for its atmospheric storytelling and immersive world. To celebrate this milestone, 3 Game Studio's dedicated team of enthusiasts has released Metro Repair 2009, a fan-made modification meticulously restoring lost content and features from the game's early beta builds.

Unlike mods focused solely on gameplay alterations, Metro Repair 2009 prioritizes reinstating elements present in promotional materials, early screenshots, and beta versions, but ultimately omitted from the final release. This includes restored dialogue, visual enhancements, and environmental details, significantly enriching the game's authenticity. Key restorations include:

• Artyom's Hands: Artyom's hand model reverts to the version from build 375.
• Nighttime "Alley" and "Library": These levels now feature nighttime settings, mirroring the GamePlay magazine demo showcasing an early Metro 2033 build.
• Melnyk's Prologue Reaction: If players press the hermetic door button and do nothing, Melnyk's frustration is voiced, adding depth to his character.
• Bearded Stepfather at VDNKh: Artyom's bearded stepfather appears in early chapters, including "8 Days Before."
• Updated VDNKh Gunsmith: The gunsmith boasts new dialogue, including a line about knives, expanding his role.
• Restored "Catacombs" and "Kiev Tunnel" Lines: Additional dialogue enriches the narrative in these levels.
• Redesign of Turgenevskaya Soldier: A soldier's appearance is updated to match 2008-2009 promotional posters.
• Companion Appearance Update: A companion's visual design is updated to reflect the 2009 designs.
• Boris's Reaction to Shooting: Boris now reacts to indiscriminate gunfire, adding realism to their interactions.

These painstaking restorations not only honor the original vision of Metro 2033 but also offer longtime fans a renewed appreciation for familiar settings and characters. By resurrecting cut content, Metro Repair 2009 bridges the gap between the game's development and its final release.

The mod stands as a testament to the passion and dedication of the Metro community, proving that even after 15 years, the legacy of Metro 2033 continues to flourish. For those wishing to revisit the Moscow Metro with these nostalgic improvements, Metro Repair 2009 is an essential addition to the classic experience.