Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming Remake

Konami is bringing back one of the best stealth action games with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is being remastered with better graphics, gameplay, and mechanics but with the same narrative and voice acting.

Game Overview

  • Title: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
  • Developer: Konami (in collaboration with Virtuos)
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Engine: Likely Unreal Engine 5
  • Genre: Stealth Action, Tactical Espionage
  • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Release Date: August 26, 2025

Story & Setting

A prequel to the entire Metal Gear series, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set in the midst of the Cold War. The game takes the players into the position of Naked Snake (Big Boss) as he infiltrates the Soviet jungle to save a defector scientist, meet his old mentor, and stop a nuclear catastrophe.

  • Time Period: 1964, Cold War era
  • Location: Soviet jungle
  • Protagonist: Naked Snake (future Big Boss)
  • Antagonists: The Boss, Colonel Volgin, The Cobra Unit
  • Main Objective:
    • ​Infiltrate enemy territory
    • Rescue scientist Sokolov
    • Destroy the nuclear-equipped Shagohod tank
    • Face the boss in a climactic showdown

Gameplay Features

The remake keeps the overall stealth gameplay of the original and adds a few modifications:

  • Enhanced Graphics & Visuals – Highly realistic, high-fidelity worlds derived from current game engines.
  • Realistic Jungle Survival Mechanics – Wildlife hunting, camouflage, and first aid.
  • Improved Stealth System – New sophisticated enemy AI and enhanced CQC (Close Quarters Combat).
  • Classic Story & Voice Acting – Said to have the original voice cast.
  • Modernized Controls – Smooth movement, aiming, and stealth mechanics.
  • No Changes to Story – Accurate adaptation of the original story.

Development & Expectations

  • First Teaser Trailer: Released on May 24, 2023, at the PlayStation Showcase.
  • Graphics Upgrade: Striving for photorealistic graphics while not sacrificing realism.
  • Relation to Other MGS Games: A prequel to Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2. Remastered Collection: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will also be available, with the original MGS1, MGS2, and MGS3 versions.

Speculated Changes & Improvements

While Konami has been stressing devotion to the original, some enhancements are anticipated:

  • Enhanced Enemy AI & Stealth Mechanics – Better guard awareness and covering system.
  • Dynamic Weather & Day-Night Cycle – More realistic survival mechanics.
  • Quality of Life Changes – Enhanced inventory management and healing mechanics.

Release & Availability

  • Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Release Date: 26 August 2025

With fresh graphics, updated gameplay improvements, and dedication to offering the original MGS3 gaming experience, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is destined to be an experience for all MGS lovers as well as newcomers.