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. The game is set to launch on August 28, 2025. This date had previously leaked through the PlayStation Store, along with the trailer, but both were officially verified during the State of Play event.
In an intriguing development, an Ape Escape collaboration was teased, hinting at a nostalgic nod to the original *Metal Gear Solid 3*. This collaboration seems to reference the game's memorable monkey minigame, where Snake used stun grenades and his 'Monkey Shaker' gun to subdue the creatures. Additionally, a message hinting at "And More" suggests that further crossovers may be on the horizon for the game.
While *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* introduces a new first-person perspective, it appears to be a faithful recreation of the original game. IGN's preview of *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* 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 details on the latest announcements and what's coming to PlayStation 5 in the future, be sure to check out IGN's comprehensive round-up of everything revealed at State of Play 2025.