The Metal Gear franchise has been a global success, with a staggering 59.5 million units sold worldwide. It holds a prominent place as the second highest revenue generating franchise in Konami’s history, surpassed only by the powerhouse that is eFootball (formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer).
The year 2022 saw a massive surge in the franchise’s popularity, with sales reaching 1.5 million copies – a significant increase of 500,000 from the previous year. The driving force behind this sudden spike is none other than the highly acclaimed action game, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
As we approach the 10th anniversary of this iconic title, we’re reminded of the exciting news from PlatinumGames, who are celebrating the occasion with a special event. Metal Gear fans are in for a treat, as they pay homage to one of the most memorable games in the franchise’s history.
The Metal Gear franchise, masterminded by the renowned Japanese game developer Hideo Kojima, has been captivating players for over three decades now.
Its popularity has only continued to soar, as evidenced by Konami’s recent financial report which showed that the series has sold a staggering 59.5 million copies till December 31, 2022.
This growth is largely attributed to the massive success of games such as Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and the classic Metal Gear Solid.
Had it not been for the unavailability of certain chapters like Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot on digital platforms such as consoles and PC, the sales of the Metal Gear series would have easily exceeded 60 million. This only highlights the immense popularity and demand for the games in the franchise.
In recent months, fans of the series have been abuzz with rumors of potential remakes of Metal Gear Solid 3 and a prequel to the entire series, as well as a remake of Metal Gear Solid itself.
Although there have been no official announcements, the thought of reliving these classic games in a modernized form has many fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Metal Gear franchise.
