Konami announced record sales for the remake of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, surpassing all expectations from MGS 3

Konami celebrates records for “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater”

*In an official press release, Japanese publisher and developer Konami shared the latest achievements of the remake of the classic stealth‑action game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, ported to modern platforms.*

What was achieved on the first day of release
Metric Result Critic reviews User reviews (Steam) Sales
Very positive High ratings 1 million copies sold on launch day

Overall sales dynamics
* According to Konami, total shipments to retail stores and digital sales across all target platforms exceeded 2 million.
* The announcement was accompanied by a themed illustration emphasizing the game’s visual style.

Rapid rise in popularity
Date Event
February 17 The game reached 2 million copies sold (5½ months after release)

Comparison:

Silent Hill 2, another Konami remake from the PS2 era, achieved a similar figure in just 3 months.

Plot and gameplay mechanics
* Setting: Soviet jungles during the Cold War.
* Protagonist: Spider “Snake,” who must rescue a local scientist and destroy an experimental superweapon.

The remake does not involve original director Hideo Kojima but uses Unreal Engine 5 graphics. Only cosmetic improvements were made – the story and mechanics remain unchanged. The game is available with Russian translation.

Release date and additional modes
Platform Release date
PC (Steam) August 28, 2025
PS5, Xbox Series X/S August 28, 2025

* In late October a multiplayer mode Fox Hunt for 12 players was added. It replaces the original online mode Metal Gear Online from the original game.

Thus, Konami confirms that “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater” not only attracted critical and user attention but also demonstrates impressive commercial performance in the first months after launch.