For several months, in social networks there had been rumors of a possible Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Remake. However, we didn’t get any official confirmation from Konami, the team behind the original game, until the PlayStation Showcase May 2023.
During the special event, it was revealed that the classic ps2 will arrive at the playstation 5, Xbox Series X | S and Steam. In the same way, the collection of the first three games of the franchise was announced, this package will be the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1.
Unfortunately, there was no approximate date for the release of this videogame or more information that will reveal the changes that this new version of the classic will bring. This title is still in an early stage of development, so it is likely that the details of this game don’t come soon
When will Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Remake arrive?
As we mentioned, there is still no approximate date for the release of this qualification. For its part, Konami has published a statement on its official websitel, in which he states that the team is “working hard.” In order to make “faithful recreation of the story and the original design of the game, with a more current gameplay, modern graphics and a more fluid experience.”
The statement also confirms that the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 will not only commemorate the 35th anniversary of the franchise, it will also “allow fans to play the games as they were initially released on the latest platforms.”
Important revelations from the PlayStation Showcase
This news confirms the rumors that first started circulating in 2021 via Video Games Chronicle. This site claimed that the renowned ports company, Virtuos, would be behind the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Remake. According to this source, the game was going to be one of the key points for the return of Konami.
That being said, the following that we will discuss falls within the field of speculative rumor initiated by VGC. This source mentioned that there would be a series of remakes and remasters of others classics of the company as Silent Hill and Castlevania.
In such a way that the announcement of the remake of Solid Snake and of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 during this PlayStation Showcase, they could be the sign that the rumors of the other franchises of the company could eventually reach the PS5.
Furthermore, we cannot ignore that konami revealed last year that Silent Hill 2 Remake, which could be part of this announced return. that project of remake it was given to the Bloober Team and has generated controversy among the franchise’s fanbase. The new artistic direction the team has taken seems not to be to everyone’s liking.
Without further ado, it only remains to wait for the next news from the company. Do you think that Konami’s return is real or will it just be company smoke?