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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateris set to roll out on July 26, 2025, according to some prematurely published information on the PlayStation Store. This essentially marks the end of an extended wait for fans looking forward to playingMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eatersince it was announced in May 2023.
Over the past few years, Konami has been working on the revival of itsMetal Gearfranchise, which hasn’t received an original game since 2018’s poorly reviewedMetal Gear Survive. After remastering some of the classic entries in the series withMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, the Japanese developer made its intentions of bolstering the highly popular IP clear by unveiling a remake project for 2004’sSnake Eater. However, despite appearing in PlayStation’s trailer showcasing 2024-slated games,Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterdidn’t get an official release date announcementfrom devs at all last year. The lack of movement made certain portions ofMetal Gearfans anxious, but the latest leak comes as a big relief.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s release date of June 25, 2025, and a new trailer were briefly leaked on the game’s PlayStation Store page ahead of time, as spotted by aResetErauser. From allies such as Eva to antagonists such as The Boss, the leaked release date trailer revealed fresh glimpses of several key characters in the stealth-action game. Featuring a range of different action sequences, it showsSnake Eater’s CQC in actionas well as a new look at the Shagohod. In addition to that, some of the game’s iconic bosses, including The End, The Fury, and The Pain, were also given the spotlight in the almost two-minute-long video. Additionally, the return of theApe Escape-inspired minigame from the original was also teased.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Leaked Release Date
It’s worth noting that the latestMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterleak has surfaced at a time when rumors about aforthcoming PlayStation State of Play streamare circulating. Based on that, it is very likely that the original plan for Konami was to announce the launch date during Sony’s event. Despite this leak, there are still some other highly awaited major releases, such asGhost of YoteiandDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, rumored to be making an appearance during the next State of Play.
WithMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterleaked to be arriving later in August, 2025 emerges as another make-or-break one for Konami. In 2024, the Japanese gaming giant emphatically revived one of its key IPs withSilent Hill 2’s highly successful launch. This year, the company will likely hope to replicate the same success with theSnake Eaterremake coming down the line soon.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
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The core experience of the original, evolved and more immersive than ever.A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.The Cold War Crisis that started it allIn the middle of the Cold War, Naked Snake, the man who would later be known as Big Boss, infiltrates the Soviet Union to escort a defecting scientist, Sokolov. However, the mission ends in failure when Snake’s mentor—The Boss, a soldier known as the mother of special forces—betrays him, and Sokolov is captured by Colonel Volgin of the GRU.One week later, Snake returns to Soviet territory to rescue Sokolov and eliminate The Boss—a mission that will mark the start of a new legend, a mission that will mark the start of a new legend, against the backdrop of the ever-changing march of history.
