Unleashing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Escaping Controversy

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has been officially announced after its existence was leaked a few months ago. This upcoming release is expected to bring back the Metal Gear franchise to its former glory, following the mixed reception of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain in 2015 and the disappointing Metal Gear Survive in 2018. However, with the release date drawing near, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has a lot to prove to fans and critics alike, especially since the franchise has lost some of its popularity and relevance in recent years.

The stakes are high for Metal Gear Solid Delta, as it not only needs to demonstrate that the franchise is still relevant and thriving, but also that it can continue without the involvement of Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid, who parted ways with publisher Konami. While the anticipation for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is palpable, the success of the entire franchise may very well depend on this one game, which is a daunting challenge to overcome.

Metal Gear Solid Delta Has to Escape a Controversial Past

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be one of the newest additions to the Metal Gear game series, and unfortunately, it won't be headlined by Hideo Kojima. Kojima has been the mastermind behind the Metal Gear franchise since its inception, and his unique gameplay style and captivating storytelling have drawn countless fans to the series. However, after Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, Kojima was set to lend his talents to the next Silent Hill game. Unfortunately, things quickly fell apart as the release date neared.

Konami, the series publisher, announced a corporate restructure to adapt to changes in the digital entertainment industry. However, they failed to mention Hideo Kojima in any press release. They then went on to quietly remove any reference to Kojima and Kojima Productions from official Metal Gear Solid promotional materials. Kojima's name was even stripped from Kojima Productions Los Angeles. Additionally, Kojima and Kojima Productions senior staff were allegedly barred from accessing corporate internet, emails, and phones.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has a lot to prove as the second Metal Gear game without Hideo Kojima at the helm. Konami is tasked with not only meeting the high standards set by Kojima but also erasing the negative reception of Metal Gear: Survive. The success of this game is crucial for Konami to prove that it can handle the franchise on its own and avoid putting the Metal Gear series on hold. While the game benefits from its nostalgic appeal, with the story and gameplay already established, the pressure is on for Konami to deliver a worthy remake. The expectations are high, and only time will tell if Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a game worth playing.

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