Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater release date – When is MGS 3 remake coming?

It's time to take Naked Snake back into the jungle, for some fun and games (securing Russian rocket scientist Nikolai Sokolov).

Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date, where to pre-order and what to expect from Delta. We've snuck the game's latest trailer in at the end of the page, too!

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date

The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake release date is 28th August 2025, Konami has confirmed.

Its release date was shared by Konami during the PlayStation State of Play Broadcast on 12th February 2025.

If you pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, you can play two days early on 26th August instead of on the 28th.

Can I pre-order Metal Gear Solid 3 remake?

You can pre-order Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater from stores such as GAME and Amazon.

If you're after a physical copy of the game, you can pick up the Day One Edition, the Deluxe Edition or the Collector's Pack.

All versions of the pre-ordered game come with the White Tuxedo Uniform (which is also obtainable via in-game progress).

The Deluxe Edition comes with the 'Sneaking DLC Pack', a steelbook case, metal keyring, FOX iron-on fabric patch, art cards and a nice box to put it all in (see in the image above for its contents).

The Collector's Pack, meanwhile, comes with the soundtrack on vinyl and a 23cm bust of Snake and a big fancy box. You'll have to check with local retailers for availability of the Collector's Pack, we're afraid!

Digital copies of the game can be pre-ordered through the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store and Steam.

You can purchase the Standard Digital Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition, which comes with the Sneaking DLC Pack and 48-hour early access (meaning you can play from 26th August instead of the 28th).

Which consoles and platforms can play Metal Gear Solid 3 remake?

Konami has confirmed that the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

It's worth pointing out that the 'Snake Vs Monkey' mode is included in the PS5 and Steam versions of the game, only – it is not on the Xbox Series X/S edition.

It does look like the Xbox version of the game is getting a 'Snake Vs Bomberman' mode, however.

The game will utilise Unreal Engine 5, therefore it will be a next-gen release only. So anyone still on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will need to consider an upgrade to experience the remake.

It's unlikely to arrive on Nintendo Switch, either, unless via a cloud version or the Switch 2 is a big jump in hardware specs.

Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay and story details

Konami has stated that it wishes to remain as faithful to the original as possible, even retaining the same voice cast.

It’s not entirely clear if the lines will be reused or if they are being recorded, but it is great to see the game being treated with the reverence it deserves.

It explained the reason for naming the game "Metal Gear Solid Δ (Delta): Snake Eater" as the delta symbolises change but retains the core structure of the original game.

The screenshots and trailers provided suggest as much, as familiar locales from the opening Virtuous Mission have been realised with modern rendering tech, looking more spectacular than ever.

With all that said, we can expect the same story beats as the original, so fans of the game will find themselves at home.

For those who haven’t played before, you will be treated to a cinematic stealth-driven action game with survival mechanics such as maintaining stamina through ration packs, hunting, foraging and healing injuries with the correct supplies.

MGS3 also moves away from Snake relying on technology to gain the upper hand.

Instead, players will have to rely on utilising the wilderness to stay alive.

Is there a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer?

Yes, there is a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer (by this point there have been quite a few)! We reckon it's best you check out the release date trailer, which shows off a lot of what the game is about:

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 28th August 2025.

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