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2 days ago
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - everything we know so far
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake will reintroduce a landmark stealth game series in 4K glory, with all the shine and gleam that comes from a modern remake. Now we've had time to let the announcement trailer marinade a bit, and gawk over the recent gameplay showcase, there are even more reasons to get excited about revisiting one of the most esteemed Metal Gear Solid games ever made. Over twenty years after the release of the original, we expect the remake to recreate a similar experience while boasting more modernized mechanics and visuals. Titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and also being referred to as just 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater', the information we have regarding the title right now is fairly substantial, making it one of the most anticipated upcoming games. Thanks to a hands-on event at Gamescom last year, we actually got the chance to play the game. Check out our thoughts in our Metal Gear Solid 3 remake preview. Now that the release date has been fully revealed, we know a fair bit about the game. Here's everything we know about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake - Cut to the chase What is it? A remaster of the esteemed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater When does it come out? August 28, 2025 What can I play it on? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Who is making it? Konami Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date and platforms Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake will launch August 28, 2025. This was revealed during a recent State of Play event. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will come to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether or not it'll be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass is also yet to be announced - though news of this could come around, or after, a concrete release date is confirmed. Unfortunately, the game isn't going to receive any last-gen ports, so if you're still rocking older hardware, it might be worth looking to upgrade your setup prior to release if the game is a must-play for you. With how highly praised the original game was, there's a strong chance that once the remake arrives it could fall among not only the best Xbox Series X games, but the best PS5 games too. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailers The latest Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater trailer gives an overview of the new online mode. It's called Fox Hunt, and pits players against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek: A trailer for Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake dropped alongside the full release date: Konami dropped a dazzling in-engine look at the game as part of the Xbox Showcase event that aired on June 9, 2024. In it, we see plenty of gameplay, including our first look at The Boss. Check it out below: Before that, there was our first proper look at gameplay. This trailer not only gave us a splendid look at how the game runs and moves, but also showed us some updated shots of iconic parts and areas of the game, from the ruins where Snake finds Sokolov, to the mountaintop trenches, to the swamps with large reptile friends, the rope bridge that houses the climax of the Virtuous mission, and what looks like the location of the boss battle with The Pain. It really does look incredible and looks to be brilliantly brought to life in the Unreal Engine 5. In these short clips, however, we also get a brief look at gameplay with Snake taking cover behind trees to investigate patrolling guards and also eyeing one up to shoot in first-person view. Check it out in all its 4K glory below. Before the above video, we only had one Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer in the form of the announcement - and it doesn't give any information away regarding in-game content. Instead, it takes us through an animated rendition of the jungle landscape players of the original Metal Gear Solid 3 may recognize. After following a colony of ants, followed by a bird in flight, and then a large snake and crocodile, we get our first glimpse at Snake. The end of the trailer announces the name Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, but we don't receive anything about platforms or a release date. What we can glean from the trailer though are a bunch of call-backs, nods, and 'easter eggs' which are great fun for existing fans to identify - even if we don't see any in-game action or mechanics. Some specifically good nods are being able to make out the silhouette of the Shagohod in the clouds at the beginning, the parrot almost certainly being The End's companion bird, and the poison dart frog giving a nod to The Fear. Also, as well as the trailer, the official screenshots that have been released make for great viewing too: and importantly seem to indicate that environments and spaces won't be drastically changed, and will get the beautifying treatment while retaining their original layout, style, and features. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake story and setting Since Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is revisiting the original MGS3 game, there are plenty of conclusions we can draw based on what we already know. The majority of the setting of Metal Gear Solid 3 is in a jungle in Russia, during the Cold War, which is echoed through the brief pan we receive in the announcement trailer. The story has been confirmed to remain the same as the original game, so if you've already played the 2004 version, you'll probably know what to expect. But, if you're among the players who are yet to experience what Metal Gear Solid 3 has to offer, and you'd rather now wait for the remake rather than play the original, then the story is still worth brushing up on so you'll be able to experience the high-stakes action without having to learn too much on the spot. MGS3 serves as a prequel to the rest of the saga, and because of this, it lays out the origins of Big Boss, a major character within the series, and walks you through the infiltration of Soviet territory to prevent the construction of a weapon of mass destruction. It becomes your job as 'Naked Snake' to carry out missions (as part of the larger mission at hand) translated through radio messages, boss fights, stealthy espionage action, and to avoid blowing your cover to do what's right. In addition to setting up the series, MGS3 is the first game (despite being a prequel) to stray from the traditional formula of Metal Gear Solid games in terms of its technology, relying more on using the wilderness to your advantage rather than leaning on and defending yourself against high tech. Even though you can use it to your advantage, the wilderness and its ferocious inhabitants are also ready to blow Snake's cover, so you need to stay alert at all times. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay As mentioned above, the latest in-engine look at the Metal Gear 3 remake also showed off some glimpses of familiar gameplay. We see Snake taking aim in first-person view from long grass, carefully wading through marshes past reptilian beasts, taking cover behind trees and ruins, and also a clear look at the way Snake moves while crouched, walking, climbing, and leaning. We also see a short clip of Snake taking down a guard from behind - the motions are familiar but much more fluid and seamless when compared to the original. Away from what we've seen in that trailer, however, and similarly to the story, we expect the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay to stick pretty closely to the source material. While the general premise of stealth and combat-heavy interactions is expected to continue, we do expect the newest iteration of the game to feel more polished in comparison to its 2004 counterpart. That said, there could be several mechanics that have been fine-tuned or adapted to make the experience more streamlined and up-to-date. As confirmed in a Tweet posted on the official Metal Gear Solid page, MGS Delta: Snake Eater, is intended to be a 'faithful recreation of the original story and game design, while evolving the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience.' Perhaps the game will get similar treatment to the Resident Evil remakes of recent years, with a full overhaul of the camera and mechanics to bring the game into the modern day. The content of the original game was praised for being before its time, so we are keen to see how exactly these are adapted for a more beneficial user experience. Mechanics such as healing were pretty challenging throughout the original and included a lot of in-menu work, but whether or not this will be among the elements being evolved is currently unknown. If there's an aim to make this, in particular, more fluid, then this would be music to the ears of a lot of existing fans, as well as a new audience. While there's still a lot to uncover about how exactly the remake will build upon the foundations set by the original, we aren't going in entirely blind. A new showcase diving into the game's mechanics reveals two ways to play. A legacy mode will allow players to keep classic controls, and a camera view that more closely resembles the original experience. The modern mode offers an over the shoulder third-person shooter feel, matching more modern shooters. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake news Multiplayer mode won't be crossplayKonami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's multiplayer mode, Fox Hunt, won't support cross-play between console and PC. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is getting a new online modeRevealed during the Konami Press Start livestream on June 12, the publisher describes Fox Hunt as a "completely original online battle mode" that will play differently from 2008's Metal Gear Online. Fox Hunt, which is being directed by series veteran Yu Sahara, takes place in the same world as the main game and will offer "hide and seek" mechanics, mixed with stealth and survival elements. Konami provides new deep-dive into the latest trailerThanks to a new Metal Gear Production Hotline video, you can get some additional info, and a breakdown of the latest trailer. You'll see some details on the game's legacy mode, as well as some reveals on how the team has approached voice acting. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will feature all the original voices As confirmed in a Tweet, all the original voices from the 2004 Metal Gear Solid 3 will be used in the remake. Rather than inviting voice actors back to re-record lines, the audio will be taken from the original game, which will feed into the honest recreation the remake promises to deliver. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater announced as part of Sony's State of Play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 Metal Gear Solid 3, was announced as part of Sony's State of Play on May 24, 2023. Although the trailer showcased no in-game content or information regarding the storyline or a release date, it has been confirmed a remake is in the works. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake Hideo Kojima involvement When the official announcement of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake came, one of the major things that fans were wondering was whether or not Hideo Kojima himself would be involved. Even though the famous game creator is no longer at Konami and has his own game development studio, the intrigue was still strong as to whether he may consult with the remake or give advice in some capacity - it is one of his games after all, and one of the best he has made. However, as IGN reported after speaking to Konami about the remake earlier this summer. IGN asked about whether Kojima or Yoji Shinkawa - another crucial cog in the Metal Gear Solid series - would be involved. A Konami spokesperson responded plainly by saying that: "They are not involved." So there we have it, clear as day, Hideo Kojima is not involved with the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. You Might Also Like... Has there been any news on a Metal Gear Solid 6? Upcoming PS5 exclusives Our picks for the best single player games to play in 2025
Digital Trends
7 days ago
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- Digital Trends
Is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater cross-platform?
The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is one of the best PS2 games of all time. Being the earliest game in the Metal Gear timeline, it is also the perfect game to get a remake for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with a revived Fox Hunt multiplayer mode. The main draw of the game is still the epic stealth-action single player campaign, but the unique hide-and-seek-based gameplay of Fox Hunt garnered a cult following back in the day and has a great chance of being an even bigger hit with this remake. But aside from learning when we can start playing that multiplayer mode, the big question is whether or not Metal Gear Solid Delta will have cross-platform support. We know there are differences between the versions, so let's see what we know about crossplay so far. Is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater cross-platform? In a worrying move, Konami has yet to make any statements about whether or not Metal Gear Solid Delta will have cross-platform support as of the time of this writing. All we know is that it is indeed coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC and that there will be a new online mode. While the situation is far different now, the last Metal Gear game released, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, also did not have crossplay support back in 2015. While not unheard of, it was still odd even back then to not include it. Recommended Videos Being a remake and developed by a different team a decade later, I hope that cross-platform play is included but can't say with certainty it will be. I suspect we will learn the truth once we know for sure when the online mode will launch. When will Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's online mode launch? Just as important as knowing whether the game will be cross-platform is knowing when the online mode will launch. The base game will be out on August 28, but according to the official Konami website, Fox Hunt is currently scheduled for 'fall 2025.' That timeframe could theoretically be any time between September and November so I will keep my ears open and update you as soon as we get a firm launch date.
Digital Trends
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Multiplayer returns to the Metal Gear franchise after twelve years
After an absence of 12 years, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is bringing back multiplayer, but Konami cautions fans to expect a completely different experience than the original Metal Gear Online. Announced at Konami's Press Start Live event, the new multiplayer mode titled Fox Hunt is something like hide-and-seek on steroids, with a dash of camouflage thrown in. According to Yu Sahara, director of the multiplayer aspect, 'Fox Hunt is a completely original online multiplayer mode. Although it shares the same world with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the gameplay is completely different.' That said, he did acknowledge the nostalgia fans have for the original Metal Gear Online. 'When we say Metal Gear multiplayer, many fans will probably think of Metal Gear Online, but Fox Hunt will be its own new type of mode. We very much appreciate all the long-time fans of MGO who have always wanted to see it make a comeback, but the landscape of multiplayer games has changed a lot since MGO. It took a lot of careful consideration to think about what a new online mode should look like.' Recommended Videos Sahara continues, 'We challenged ourselves to make something unique that is more than just a shoot-out. We've used that back-and-forth tension or searching out the enemy to create an online experience unique to Metal Gear.' Our passionate team of developers take us on an extended look into the creation of METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER and its bonus content 🐍 ❗#KonamiPressStart — KONAMI UK (@KONAMIUK) June 12, 2025 Though the team shared no further details, Sahara said he will have more information later and asked fans to stay tuned to Konami's official pages to find out more. Konami also revealed more information about the main game, including updates to its AI and animations. In addition to news about Metal Gear Solid, the Press Start Live event also announced that the Suikoden I & II Remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Horror fans can celebrate, too: Konami also announced a remake of the first Silent Hill game is in the works.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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‘Metal Gear Solid Delta' Finally Has a Release Date
After months of radio silence, it appears that fans may finally know when they can get their hands on Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. In a potential leak by Sony via an update to the game's digital storefront on the PlayStation Store, the title's release date has now been confirmed as Aug. 28, 2025. The leak appears to be accidental, with only some regions seeing the official release date on Delta's page on the storefront (in North America, it's currently still listed only as '2025'), but the update did include a new cinematic trailer for the game, which ends with a firm confirmation of the summer launch. More from Rolling Stone How G2 Esports Created a Decade-Long Pro Gaming Dynasty 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' Is a Complex Yet Frustrating Medieval Simulator Watch SiM Perform Their New Anthem for 'Apex Legends' The trailer itself provides a fresh look at the game's overhauled visuals, but little else outside of teasing that characters from PlayStation's classic Ape Escape franchise will return, likely in the form of a mini-game separate from the main story. Originally announced way back in May 2023, most had expected the remake of Konami's seminal 2004 stealth action game to arrive some time last year (mainly because Sony themselves said so), but despite multiple previews, 2024 came and went without any insight about Delta's launch. Yet, after the overwhelmingly positive reception to Konami's other big 2024 remake, Silent Hill 2, it seems like the company is riding high and finally ready to bring back one of gaming's most beloved franchises to the fold. But what is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and what should players expect? Here's everything we know so far. Initially released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was an action stealth game from creator Hideo Kojima. The third entry in the Metal Gear Solid series, it's actually the fifth Metal Gear game overall, as the Solid releases technically follow two NES-era entries, Metal Gear (1987) and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990). It's all a bit tricky, given that there was another Metal Gear 2 — called Snake's Revenge — that was also released in 1990, but that title was developed without Kojima's involvement. Snake Eater is technically a prequel to all of these games set 31 years prior to the first Metal Gear, and follows the exploits of Naked Snake, a CIA agent that looks and sounds an awful lot like the original game's protagonist (down to his codename, Snake), despite being way too young to be the same person. Surprise: they're not! As explained in 1998's Metal Gear Solid, the hero Solid Snake that fans had come to know is actually a clone of Snake Eater's Naked Snake, who himself goes on to become 'Big Boss,' 'Solid' Snake's mentor and the antagonist of the early Metal Gear games. It's all a bit confusing, but that's the nature of Metal Gear. A politically-minded esoteric take on the technothriller and conspiracy genre, the series is all about ludicrous curveballs and navel-gazing with a healthy dose of soap opera cheese to balance things out. 2004's Snake Eater did the heavy lifting of making Naked Snake into a heroic figure in a story that harkens back to Cold War-era thrillers with a slight James Bondian skew. Widely considered to be the pinnacle of the franchise, its stealth and survival gameplay was wildly innovative, forcing players to utilize the canvas of its jungle setting to become a shadowy spectre by way of camouflage and sneaking, and introduced the need to eat (either rations or animals) in order to make it through the mission with minimal outside support. Delta is a modern remake of the game that updates its visuals to better achieve the cinematic luster that the original had in its sights, although the 2004 version was no slouch. Moment-to-moment, the gameplay is relatively identical to the base version, although a new first-person mode can be used. From the updated PlayStation Store listing, it appears the game will also be enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro console, which will likely make it run even smoother. The remake will be the first mainline entry (or at least, revisiting of one) since 2015's Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, which served as a sequel to Snake Eater once again following Naked Snake after the fourth entry jumped back to his clone as the lead. Following The Phantom Pain, Kojima left Konami to start his own studio, Kojima Productions, through which he launched a new, equally heady franchise with 2019's Death Stranding. The sequel to that game is also expected to arrive in 2025, potentially even before the remake of one of Kojima's greatest works. Kojima has no involvement in Delta, and since his departure, the Metal Gear series has been essentially dead aside from one ill-fated multiplayer spin-off. Last year, Rolling Stone was able to preview the first 90 minutes of Metal Gear Solid Delta, and the feeling of familiarity was overwhelming. The game summarizes the franchise's greatest hits — pure stealth and political intrigue, held together with sneering, anime drama. It's a perfect example of the serious strangeness that once made Konami games irreplaceable, and so it's a perfect place for the publisher to appeal to a new generation of players with weaponized nostalgia. The one-to-one remake seems to have been completely wrapped in new tissue paper, with its deep green jungle looking as supple as a baby leaf, and its gameplay is pleasantly equipped with smooth, modern controls. Otherwise, Delta is essentially the same game director Hideo Kojima created 20 years ago. The remake's producer, Noriaki Okamura, was happy to keep it this way, telling Rolling Stone through a translator that, 'We definitely feel that it is our mission to respect [Kojima's] original work. We had to make sure we deliver Kojima's creativity in a way that does not only faithfully recreate what he made, but also recreates it in a respectful way.' Despite the lack of the original creator's involvement, like a puppy with a branch in its mouth, the game proudly presents Kojima as 'director' in its opening credits. Because of this, it appears that Delta retains all the eccentricities of the original PS2 stealth game. Some of these eccentricities are novel: Okamura's team has introduced a 'battle damage system' which forces the scrapes and bullet wounds you'll inevitably accrue as Naked Snake to remain permanently on his spartan model. But some of Delta's quirks are all Kojima, like a pseudo-personality quiz question at the beginning of the game, which asks you to answer if you 'like Metal Gear Solid 1!' or 'like Metal Gear Solid 2!' and so on. Your answer triggers small aesthetic differences in your game; in the original, doing something like deciding that you like Metal Gear Solid 3 added a gameplay tweak, letting you start the game with an additional face paint cosmetic. Regardless of how you start Delta, its optional modern controls seem to work as cleanly as a new motor in your car. The game also now includes shortcuts for camouflage and the radio mechanic, which lets you communicate with other characters and receive objectives. These moments are punctuated by the game's grizzly electronic soundtrack, which has received a boost from 3D audio and pulses with helicopter-chopper energy. This improvement to sound also makes the restrained snarl of Naked Snake's voice have an even better bite. Overall, the first 90 minutes of the game pass like an idealized version of the original title (more vibrant, with fluid movement), and perfected nostalgia is the guiding force behind Konami's current output. Players who will be playing the franchise for the first time are primed to experience it that way, and that's Konami's goal. 'We hope that [players] will experience [our game] in the same way that they did 20 years ago, with that same thrill and excitement,' Okamura said. Ultimately, Konami isn't exactly entering a new phase — there's no new chapter here. The ink blots of the past 20 years are dried all over Metal Gear Solid Delta. But, through improvements to action, graphics, and story, it seems that Konami is offering players a fresh perspective on its identity. There's no need for the developer to completely move on from its past when the foundation remains timeless. Konami hasn't yet 'officially' confirmed the release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, but announcement is likely to come sooner rather than later now that the leaked information is out in the wild. Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
