Overview

• Konami set August 28 for the global release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Digital Deluxe purchasers able to start up to 48 hours early beginning August 26.
• The new trailer highlights an Unreal Engine 5 remake that preserves the original story and voice acting while adding modern controls, upgraded visuals and real-time battle damage.
• Producers Noriaki Okamura and Yuji Korekado say development integrated younger staff to learn the series and help sustain future Metal Gear projects.
• Early write‑ups, including Destructoid’s review, commend the remake’s fidelity to Metal Gear Solid 3 alongside noticeable graphical improvements and accessibility tweaks.
• Post‑launch plans include the Fox Hunt multiplayer mode in Fall 2025, platform‑specific side modes (Snake vs. Monkey on PS5/PC and Snake vs. Bomberman on Xbox) and Secret Theater, with reporting indicating Fox Hunt will lack crossplay at launch.