The release date forMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterhas leakedvia a traileron the official PlayStation app, ahead of any formal announcements by Konami.

Snake Eater is often cited asthe best entryin theMetal Gear Solidseries. Set in the ‘60s, it reveals the origins of Big Boss and the conflict of the original Metal Gear, with his mission to destroy the Shagohad, a weapon of mass destruction that has fallen into the hands of the Soviet Union.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of the PS2 original, with updated visuals and theoriginal voice cast back. Fans are hopeful that it will signify more remakes and possibly a full revival of the franchise.

Still of Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid next to a smaller image of Hideo Kojima using Lego.

It won’t be long until fans can step back into Big Boss’ shoes, as users onResetErahave discovered that anofficial release datetrailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is now available on the PSN app, revealing that it will launch for PS5 on July 21, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Launches Summer 2025

The release date trailer is currently limited to the PSN app, which means it can’t be posted here. However, DualShockers has verified its existence and will post an official one here when it launches.

The fact that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has a trailer suggests anofficial announcementis coming soon, likely in the rumoured February 2025 Sony State of Play, where more PlayStation 5 news will be provided.

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The trailer also confirmed that the Snake vs Monkey minigame will return, where the player had to hunt the apes fromApe Escapethroughout the wilderness.

A lot of companies seem reticent to announce their 2025 release dates, due to wanting to avoid proximity toGrand Theft Auto 6, which is likely to destroy any competition. It’s good to see Konami locking in on a date, and that the return of Metal Gear Solid isn’t too far away.

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