As anticipated, the release date for *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* was officially confirmed during Sony's State of Play 2025 broadcast, accompanied by an exciting new trailer. Mark your calendars for August 28, 2025, a date that was previously leaked through the PlayStation Store along with the trailer.
During the event, fans were treated to a tease of an *Ape Escape* collaboration, hinting at a nostalgic nod to the original *Metal Gear Solid 3*. This collaboration seems to reference the memorable monkey minigame where Snake used stun grenades and the 'Monkey Shaker' gun to neutralize the animals. The announcement concluded with a cryptic "And More," suggesting that additional crossovers might be on the horizon for the game.
Beyond the introduction of a new first-person perspective, *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* is poised to be a near-exact recreation of the beloved original. IGN's preview of the game noted, "Metal Gear Solid Delta seems more like a very shiny HD remaster than the elegant remake it could have been. It's an admittedly beautiful nostalgia trip, but almost faithful to a fault."
For more insights into the future of gaming on PlayStation 5, don't miss IGN's comprehensive coverage of all the announcements from State of Play 2025.
