A comparison video showcases the original Metal Gear Solid 3, a Fox Engine remake, and an Unreal Engine 5 remake, highlighting improvements in models and textures with better lighting and shadows in the Fox Engine version, while the Unreal Engine 5 remake offers more detailed models and textures. The Fox Engine cut-scenes appear to have a superior art style and hair physics, and the Unreal Engine 5 version runs in real-time, offering new modding options for PC gamers.
The author reflects on the loss of pressure-sensitive buttons in modern controllers, particularly how it affects the gameplay experience of classic titles like Metal Gear Solid 3, which relied heavily on pressure sensitivity for aiming and leaning, and laments the emotional and tactile gap created by this technological change.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a 4K Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original game that includes new content such as a multiplayer mode called Fox Hunt, which emphasizes stealth and camouflage, and will be released alongside other new modes on August 28, 2023.
Konami's PS5 remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be featured in an upcoming episode of the series' YouTube legacy series hosted by David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake. The remake is highly anticipated by fans, and the first part of the series delves into the classic stealth franchise, with future episodes expected to cover the long-awaited remake. The PS5 remake, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is being developed by Virtuos, and an initial announcement trailer and in-engine video have been released.
A former employee of Virtuos, the studio co-developing the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, claimed in a now-deleted Reddit post that Virtuos is also working on a remake or remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The user stated that the project, codenamed 'Altar', will utilize a 'pairing system' combining Unreal Engine 5 and the Oblivion engine. The game is expected to be released by the end of 2024 or early 2025, depending on whether it's a remake or a remaster. Virtuos is reportedly working on four other projects, including a Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus-inspired game, an expansion for Amazon MMO New World, and a narrative climbing game codenamed Ominous.
IGN compared the graphics of the original Metal Gear Solid 3 release on PS2 with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, Delta Snake Eater, and found the differences to be surprising. Only a few screenshots of the remake have been released so far, but the comparison shows a significant improvement in graphics.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase event showcased upcoming games such as Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, Bungie's next game Marathon, Haven's first title Fairgame$, and Concord, but lacked actual gameplay and firm release dates. Many of the games shown will also be available on Xbox, leading to questions about Sony's first-party future plans.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase revealed upcoming games, including Spider-Man 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, but disappointed fans with a lack of true exclusive titles. The announcement of Sony's new handheld device, Project Q, drew comparisons to Nintendo's Switch. Many of the titles featured in the showcase showed "cinematic" trailers but no gameplay, and the clip from the upcoming Gran Turismo movie was not well-received. Fans can still look forward to more gaming announcements from Summer Games Fest and Xbox showcase.
Konami is reportedly working on a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which is expected to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is rumored to be announced at the PlayStation Showcase event on May 24, but nothing is certain. The remake may not be exclusive to PlayStation, but it could still have a close connection to Sony's console through marketing rights or DLC. Konami is also said to be working on a new Castlevania title.
Rumors suggest that a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater might be announced as a PlayStation 5 exclusive at an upcoming PlayStation showcase. Windows Central Managing Editor Jez Corden has also claimed that Sony landed a deal with Konami for Silent Hill, Metal Gear, and possibly a new Castlevania. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt until an official announcement is made.
