The much-anticipated release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was officially confirmed during Sony's State of Play 2025 broadcast, along with the unveiling of a new trailer. Fans can mark their calendars for August 28, 2025, a date that had previously leaked through the PlayStation Store, which also made the trailer available ahead of the official announcement.

Adding to the excitement, 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 iconic monkey minigame, where players control Snake as he uses stun grenades and the 'Monkey Shaker' gun to neutralize the animals. The tease concluded with a message promising "And More," suggesting additional crossovers on the horizon.

While Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater introduces a new first-person perspective, it remains largely faithful to the original game. IGN's preview described it as "a very shiny HD remaster rather than the elegant remake it could have been," emphasizing its beauty and nostalgia but critiquing its adherence to the original. "It's an admittedly beautiful nostalgia trip, but almost faithful to a fault," the review concluded.

For more details on the announcements from State of Play 2025 and what's coming to PlayStation 5 in the future, be sure to check out IGN's comprehensive round-up.