After being announced at Microsoft’s E3 press conference with a 2018 release date, THQ Nordic has today announced that Metro Exodus has been delayed into the first quarter of 2019.

The delay was revealed in THQ’s financial briefing:

“The forthcoming AAA title Metro Exodus, hosted by THQ Nordic studio Deep Silver is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2019. Earlier messages were that it would launch in 2018”.

It’s probably for the best with the 2018 holiday season season being stacked, however definitely disappointing with Metro Exodus being one of the most anticipated games of 2018.