As anticipated, the release date for *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* was officially confirmed during Sony's State of Play 2025 broadcast, accompanied by an exciting new trailer. Mark your calendars for August 28, 2025, a date that was initially leaked last week via the PlayStation Store, along with the trailer, both of which have now been verified.
Adding to the excitement, an Ape Escape collaboration was teased, hinting at what fans can expect. A message displayed "And More," suggesting additional crossovers on the horizon. This initial collaboration seems to nod to the original *Metal Gear Solid 3*, which included a memorable monkey minigame where Snake used stun grenades and his 'Monkey Shaker' gun to subdue the animals.
While *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater* introduces a new first-person perspective, it largely remains a faithful recreation of the original. According to IGN's preview, "Metal Gear Solid Delta seems more like a very shiny HD remaster than the elegant remake it could have been. It's an admittedly beautiful nostalgia trip, but almost faithful to a fault."
For more on what's coming to PlayStation 5 in the future, be sure to check out IGN's comprehensive round-up of everything announced at State of Play 2025.
