The highly anticipated 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. Fans can mark their calendars for August 28, 2025, a date that was leaked last week via the PlayStation Store alongside the trailer, and now has been officially verified.
Adding to the excitement, an Ape Escape collaboration was teased, hinting at a nostalgic nod to the original *Metal Gear Solid 3*. This collaboration includes a reference to the beloved monkey minigame, where Snake used stun grenades and his 'Monkey Shaker' gun to neutralize the animals. The tease concluded with a cryptic "And More," suggesting that additional crossovers may be on the horizon for this much-anticipated title.
While *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* introduces a new first-person perspective, it remains largely faithful to the original game. According to IGN's preview, "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." This suggests that while the game is visually stunning, it closely mirrors the original's gameplay and narrative.
For more details on the announcements from State of Play 2025 and what’s in store for PlayStation 5 in the coming years, be sure to visit IGN's comprehensive round-up.
