No matter the season,Metro Exodus‘ post-apocalyptic Russia is an oppressive nightmare. Summer might be a tad hotter and winter might necessitate bundling up, but this one-year trans-Siberian trek is harsh by every definition of the word.

That’s why a friendly face is always a welcome sight. Artyom can’t do this on his own, so, fortunately for him, there’s an adept squad willing to lend a helping hand. Some are familiar, like Anna who is Artyom’s wife (and a key character inMetro: Last Light); others are new acquaintances aboard the Aurora, loyal to the cause of getting that train to the far east stretches of Russia.

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As a primer forMetro Exodus‘ February 15 launch, we’ve gathered a gallery of key characters and short biographies. Take a good look at the digital dossiers and study up on the gang that has Artyom’s back. We’ll also have galleries onMetro Exodus‘ threats and tools in the coming days. Survival is gonna be tough enough, might as well prep for the journey ahead.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.