When a release is labeled as "[Update...]", it typically includes the following cumulative improvements:
Because this is the "Enhanced Edition," the requirements are steeper than the original release: : Windows 10 (RS5 or newer) GPU : NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6700 XT or better DirectX : Version 12
: It includes Advanced Ray Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) and Ray Traced Emissive Lighting, which were previously only partially implemented or unavailable in the base game. Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition [CODEX] [Update...
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition is a significant technical overhaul of the original 2019 game. Unlike standard updates, this version was built specifically for high-end PC hardware and next-gen consoles, featuring a complete ray-tracing pipeline.
: Integration for DualSense controller haptics for PC players. When a release is labeled as "[Update
: Mandatory Ray Tracing. This version of the game cannot run on hardware that does not support hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing (e.g., NVIDIA RTX or AMD RX 6000 series and above).
: Stability improvements for DX12 and specific fixes for crash-prone areas in the Taiga and Caspian levels. : Integration for DualSense controller haptics for PC
: CODEX (A prominent scene group known for providing standalone releases and comprehensive updates).