DSOGaming writes: “In a series of tweets, THQ Nordic stated its official stance regarding the timed-exclusive release of Metro Exodus on Epics digital store. According to THQ Nordic, the decision to release the game initially only on Epics store was made entirely by Koch Media who is responsible for Deep Silvers games.”
Source: N4G PC THQ Nordic issues official statement about Metro Exodus releasing as timed-exclusive on Epic's store