Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater — A Stunning, Faithful Remake That Makes the Classic Look Brand‑New
Konami has released Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a full remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 that reconstructs the original game’s story, characters, and gameplay with modern visuals and updated controls. The game launches on Aug. 26 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, and it includes options intended to let players choose between a classic feel and a modern third-person style.
- Overview of what was rebuilt and preserved
- Key gameplay systems like camouflage, survival, and CQC
- Boss fights and the Cobra Unit
- Extra modes, online features, and release details
What Konami rebuilt and what stayed the same
Delta is presented as a faithful recreation of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Consequently, the original Cold War narrative, major characters, and most scripted sequences remain intact. In addition, Konami has rebuilt the game’s assets and systems with modern tech: character models, environments, UI elements, and camera options were all updated. Notably, the game shows a startup notice that some elements may feel dated and acknowledges the original development team.
Controls and camera options
At launch, players can pick between a Legacy control style that mimics older Metal Gear over-the-shoulder controls, or an New Style option that modernizes camera and input for a contemporary third-person experience. Multiple difficulty and gameplay toggles are available from the start, so you can tailor stealth, detection, and survival parameters.
Core gameplay systems
Delta recreates several signature systems from Snake Eater. For example, there is a camouflage mechanic that measures how well Snake blends into the environment. Moreover, the game restores the original survival and stamina mechanics: Snake must find and eat wildlife and other food to recover stamina, and he can treat injuries through an in-game menu. Close-quarters combat (CQC), non-lethal options such as sleep darts and chokeholds, and classic equipment like cardboard boxes are all present.
Story presentation and cutscenes
The game retains the original’s structure of radio calls and long cutscenes. Accordingly, many of the dramatic moments and staged sequences from the 2004 release were recreated with updated visuals and voice work. Hideo Kojima’s name is displayed in the credits and the remake explicitly references the original game as its basis.
Boss battles and the Cobra Unit
Delta includes the Cobra Unit bosses from the original, each with distinct mechanics. For instance, The End is a long-range sniper encounter; The Pain uses hornets as weapons; and The Fear relies on stealth movement. Boss fights often allow a variety of approaches, ranging from stealth-based solutions to direct combat with heavy weaponry.
Extras, minigames, and online features
Beyond the main campaign, Delta brings back arcade minigames such as Snake vs. Monkey. On PlayStation platforms that minigame involves catching apes from Ape Escape, while on Xbox the minigame includes Bomberman content. Additionally, Astro Bot appears as a hidden collectible in the minigame levels. The remake also offers a photo mode, a theater to watch in-game videos, and unlockable outfits. Finally, Konami has announced an online hide-and-seek mode called Fox Hunt, but that mode was not available at launch.
Release and review details
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was released on Aug. 26 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The game was reviewed on PlayStation 5 using a prerelease download code provided by Konami.
