The Mysterious Connection Between Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake and Kojima's Absence

Metal Gear Solid fans were in for a treat during the May 24 PlayStation Showcase with the announcement of a Metal Gear Solid collection coming to PSN and confirmation of a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 currently in development. Revered as the pinnacle of the franchise, Metal Gear Solid 3 is known for its immersive survival mechanics, trademark stealth action, and poignant narrative. However, the remake has been given a new title, replacing the "3" with the delta symbol (a triangle). The significance of this change has sparked speculation amongst fans, with some suggesting it relates to the game being a re-imagining of the third entry in the series, while others believe it may signify a departure from the original due to the absence of Hideo Kojima's involvement. Whatever the reason behind the name change, it's clear that it was a deliberate choice.

Hideo Kojima's Absence May Have a Significant Impact on the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake

The scarcity of top-notch Metal Gear Solid content in the gaming industry can be attributed to the remarkable influence of Hideo Kojima on the franchise's design. Despite the fact that other individuals played significant roles in bringing the series to life and establishing it as a beloved gaming staple, Kojima's creative vision and skills were instrumental in shaping the direction of the series (and even the genre of stealth gaming as a whole). Following Kojima's very public falling out with Konami, Metal Gear Solid fans have been waiting for new content with bated breath.

The upcoming remake of what is widely considered to be the best Metal Gear Solid game, as well as one of the best PS2 and video games of all time, is expected to be a huge hit with fans of both the franchise and Kojima. While the new version, Delta, will likely retain some of the original game's survival elements and CQC mechanics, it may do away with some of the more bizarre and obscure aspects of boss encounters.

How Metal Gear Solid Delta Can Honor its Source Material

The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta, presents an opportunity to introduce a new generation of players to the timeless classic. With updated graphics and potential tweaks to the game's interface and mechanics, Konami can maintain the integrity of the original while enhancing the overall experience. It is important for the developer to stay true to what made the game great and not attempt to fix what was not broken. The name change from MGS3 to MGS Delta may attract both new and dedicated fans to the remake, and hopefully, Konami will continue to build on the winning formula.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.