Konami announced Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater crossed one million units in combined shipments and digital sales as of August 28, 2025, coinciding with its global release day on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. This milestone marks strong momentum for the remake of the iconic PS2-era title, rekindling the interest of longtime players while attracting a new audience curious about Snake's origin story.
Release summary and key features
Metal Gear Solid Delta is a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) that retains the story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music, while updating the graphics and 3D audio for a more immersive jungle atmosphere. Modern control options are available for players who want a more intuitive experience, while classic controls keep the original flavor.
The battle damage system was updated, showing clothing wear, bruises, and gunshot wounds in real-time and permanently, recording each player's unique journey. Additional content includes the Secret Theater that unlocks upon completion, the Guy Savage Delta mode reimagined with PlatinumGames, and the new online mode Fox Hunt scheduled to launch in fall 2025.
Content per platform and post-release plans
PS5 and PC players get Snake vs. Monkey, a light-hearted game of capture-the-ape in between the main missions. Xbox Series players get Snake vs. Bomberman, a special collaboration that features arena-blowing action. Post-release content plans include Fox Hunt, an online multiplayer mode that utilizes stealth and survival elements for a dynamic hide-and-seek chase experience.
Secret Theater adds a layer of collectability with hidden 8mm film reels carried by enemy soldiers, unlocking parodies of certain scenes. Guy Savage Delta comes as an interactive nightmare that can be triggered during play or fully unlocked after completing the story.
Market signals and industry context
Reaching one million on the first day indicates the strength of the Metal Gear brand is still solid, despite the long dormancy of the main series. The strategy of high-fidelity remakes of classic IP has proven to be relevant, especially when balancing fidelity to the original material and improved visual and audio technology.
The simultaneous launch across three major platforms expanded initial reach and helped consolidate day-one sales. Combined shipments and digital sales metrics summarize supply chain response and consumer demand, signaling a positive first week. Continued performance will be largely determined by technical reviews, performance stability, and community word of mouth.
What needs to be monitored going forward
Cross-platform technical performance and player reception are key indicators of continued momentum. The split of sales per platform, digital vs. physical share, and regional distribution will help read the strength of the ecosystem. Acceptance of exclusive content per platform could potentially spark discussions around parity, but also give players specific reasons to choose a particular ecosystem.
The launch of Fox Hunt could extend the game's lifespan with an engaging multiplayer loop, while Guy Savage Delta and Secret Theater add variety to the post-mortem content. Early commercial success could open the door to other remake projects for PS2/PS3-era IP, as long as quality execution and player satisfaction are maintained.
