Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, aka Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, is just a few months away, with the August release date fast approaching. Long considered to be one of the best PS2 games of all-time, Snake Eater signals an opportunity for newcomers to try out the classic action-adventure with some shiny bells and whistles. Not only that, but it also looks set to be a treat for longtime fans looking for some nostalgia, since early impressions paint the picture of a remake that captures the experience of the original.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the first big Metal Gear game to release since 2015, which certainly makes it one of the most new games for 2025. Boasting one of best game stories - even if it is pretty complex - the adventure follows Naked Snake on a mission to save a Russian rocket scientist. Oh, and he tries to sabotage a Soviet nuclear superweapon in the process. It's a pretty memorable plot all things considered.
With some trailers and more details dropping, along with some hands-on time with the game, there's already plenty out there that paints a very solid picture of the remake. For a full overview of everything we know so far about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, read on below as we recap all of the latest news, gameplay details, and more.
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date
The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date is August 28, 2025. That means we only have a few months left of waiting, folks.
This Metal Gear Solid 3 remake has been a long time coming, as well. The title was initially announced in 2023 with a 2024 launch window. However, the upcoming game was pushed back, leaving fans wondering about the new Metal Gear remake for a few months. With the wait almost over, now is the perfect time to check out our list of the best stealth games of all time to get you back into the sneaking mood.
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake platforms
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be launching on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC when August 28 comes around this year. Like most big game releases, console fans can also expect to see a physical release of the title on launch day. However, PC players will only have a digital copy of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake available to them.
The game will also be available for PS5 Pro players as it's officially on the list of PS5 Pro-enhanced games over at Sony. So, yeah, there are plenty of choices for you platform-wise. If you're looking for more details on Sony's latest console before picking up this game, you can check out our PS5 Pro review for more details!
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake pre-orders
The good news is that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater pre-orders are now live on Steam and both PlayStation and Microsoft's storefronts. Pre-ordering the standard edition of the game will cost you $69.99/ £69.99, while pre-ordering the deluxe edition will run you $79.99/£79.99.
The deluxe edition will give you access to the game two days ahead of the base release date, meaning you can start playing on August 26. It also comes with the "Sneaking DLC pack" which includes a handful of cosmetic items such as new uniforms and equipment for Snake.
Below is a list of everything included in the Sneaking DLC pack:
- Battle Dress - Uniform
- Sneaking Suit - Uniform
- Crocodile Suit - Uniform
- Naked (Woodland) - Uniform
- Naked (Ammunition Belt) - Uniform
- Gold - Uniform
- Face: Glasses - Face
- Face: Sunglasses -Face
- Kerotan Mask - Equipment
- GA-KO Mask - Equipment
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer
There have been several Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailers. However, the most recent teaser is the above clip from the 2025 PlayStation State of Play Showcase. In the trailer, we get to see the fancy new visuals of the update. Snake has never looked better, and the environments that he finds himself sneaking around are stunning. From jungle scenes to trekking through a cave filled with water, the remake is a marvel to look at for sure, and it seems like the game will be well worth all our collective patience.
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a stealth action game that will primarily stick to the gameplay of the original PlayStation 2 game. You'll be sneaking through forests and bases, taking down guards, and trying to fight off the subordinates of the Boss.
In the trailer shown during the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play showcase, we also saw Snake using some martial arts to overpower a guard. This indicates that "close-quarters combat" or "CQC" - aka the hand-to-hand combat system from the original game- is making a comeback in this remake as well.
In terms of new features in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the big difference is visuals. The remake looks stunning, and cut scenes feel dynamic as they allow you to zoom in and out of each 4K scene with ease. The PlayStation 2's original control scheme, which, let's be honest, was far from perfect, has had an overhaul in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as well, along with animations getting a fresh coat of paint as well.
As our hands-on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater preview (which you can watch in video form above) of the game points out, in terms of remakes, it takes more of a purist approach. It makes quality-of-life improvements and upgrades the visuals, however, the original's gameplay and core story are largely untouched.
Another fun gameplay feature that's returning in the remake is that PS5 players will have an Ape Escape mode where Snake has to chase and catch cartoonish monkeys with a habit of mocking you across the map. This mode is, of course, from the Metal Gear cross-over with the Ape Escape games. However, Xbox players won't be getting to experience this since Ape Escape is a Sony Property.
Instead, Xbox players will be getting a mode with a Bomberman crossover. We're still waiting on news regarding what PC players will be getting here, so stay tuned as more details head our way.
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake development
The big question on everyone's mind about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's development is whether Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima was involved in the project after he publicly split with Konami. Well, we're here to set the record straight. Kojima Productions is not involved with the new Metal Gear remake.
The title is instead being handled by Konami's internal developer, Konami Digital Entertainment, and Virtuos (who has co-developed titles such as the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered). Despite the fact that neither Kojima nor original artist Yoji Shinkawa is involved in the new game, Konami has made sure to stick to a faithful adaptation of the original game. The Metal Gear official Twitter account reaffirmed this point in a post, explaining how it led to the game's name "Metal Gear Solid Delta".
"The Delta symbol (Δ) was chosen because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project," the official Metal Gear account clarified. "Delta means 'change' or 'difference' without changing structure."
The Delta symbol (Δ) was chosen because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta means "change" or "difference" without changing structure.#MetalGearSolid#MGSDelta pic.twitter.com/LRWrNzg3heMay 25, 2023
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is also the first Metal Gear game not to use Fox Engine - which was a proprietary game engine by Konami. Instead, the game uses Unreal Engine 5. It's an end of an era, folks!
For more future titles, check out our guides on all the upcoming Hideo Kojima games and all the new PS5 games heading our way.
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