is shaping up to be an incredibly faithful remake for one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the franchise. Following the origin story of Big Boss himself and how he acquired his iconic title, will follow Solid Snake's predecessor through the jungles of Russia during the height of the Cold War. Being the only person standing in the way of an all-out war, Snake will confront former allies and make unlikely alliances in this high-definition remake of the beloved PS2 game.
Ever since 's first trailer, Konami has been slowly teasing the upcoming remake by revealing gorgeous screenshots and new features making their way into the game. While the remake aims to provide a nearly identical experience to the original, 's massive visual overhaul and quality of life improvements will likely make the definitive way to experience the origin story of Big Boss. Being a must-play for any fan, the success of the upcoming remake could even lead to further remakes of past entries as well.
While the release date was unintentionally leaked not long before Sony's State of Play, has been officially announced for an August 28, 2025, release date, arriving simultaneously on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The release date trailer showed numerous iconic moments later in the game, including the bombastic confrontation with Colonel Volgin driving the nuclear-armed tank. On top of these gameplay segments, 's Cobra Unit took center stage in the release date footage, providing a deeper insight into what their deadly encounters will look like in the full release.
Despite not having the added influence of Hideo Kojima, its nature as a near one-to-one remake means fans won't feel the absence nearly as much as an original entry in the series. Being developed and published in-house by Konami, the creators have expressed their desire to stay true to the vision of the original game while adding some much-needed improvements.
Even the Delta symbol of the game's title has a
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