THQ today revealed that post apocalyptic shooter Metro 2033 will be released for both Xbox 360 and PC on March 16th in North America, with a traditional Friday release in Europe 3 days later on the 19th.

A Limited Edition will be available for both formats, including an exclusive in-game weapon – the formidable automatic shotgun – and four art cards by the Russian painter Anton Grechko, who was commissioned to create a range of artwork inspired by the universe of Metro 2033.

Standard and Limited Edition versions of Metro 2033 are available to pre-order now, with selected retailers offering free Metro 2033 themed Xbox LIVE® Avatar items with every pre-order.