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 enthusiasts have gifted us 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, Metro Repair 2009 recreates elements seen in promotional materials, early screenshots, and beta versions, but ultimately cut from the final release. This includes restored dialogue, visual tweaks, and environmental details, significantly enhancing the game's authenticity. Key restorations include:

• Artyom's Hands: Artyom's hand model is reverted to the version from build 375.
• Nighttime "Alley" and "Library": These levels now feature nighttime settings, mirroring the Gameplay magazine demo presented by Andrei Prokhorov.
• Melnyk's Prologue Reaction: In the prologue, if players press the hermetic door button and do nothing, Melnyk will react with frustration, 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.
• Restored "Catacombs" and "Kiev Tunnel" Dialogue: Additional dialogue enriches the narrative in these levels.
• Redesigned Turgenevskaya Soldier: A soldier's appearance is updated to match 2008-2009 promotional posters.
• Updated Companion Appearance: A companion's look is updated to reflect 2009 designs.
• Boris Reacts to Shooting: Boris now responds if Artyom fires his weapon indiscriminately, adding realism.

These painstaking restorations not only honor the original vision of Metro 2033 but offer long-time fans a fresh perspective on familiar characters and environments. By recovering elements from the cutting room floor, Metro Repair 2009 bridges the gap between the game's development and final release.

This mod is a testament to the passion and dedication of the Metro community. Fifteen years on, the legacy of Metro 2033 continues to thrive. For fans eager to revisit the Moscow Metro with these nostalgic enhancements, Metro Repair 2009 is an essential addition to the classic experience.