The upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is aiming to be the definitive experience for the beloved MGS3 classic. Konami has revealed new details that showcase the remake’s innovative approach to player immersion and premium collector’s offerings.
First up is the game’s new damage system, which takes things to the next level by leaving permanent marks on Snake’s body from every injury sustained. As described on the official website, “Any injuries to his actual body will leave their mark permanently, telling a story of each player’s unique journey through the game.”
So bullet wounds, bruises, tears in Snake’s sneaking suit – all will accumulate over the course of the mission, creating a visual record of every hard-fought battle and near-death encounter. It’s an ambitious system that has already won over MGS fans, who praise it as a perfect fit for the franchise’s penchant for bizarre but immersive details.
“Despite the jokes about how messed up you will be able to make Snake look, players are genuinely excited about the feature, and especially how it feels so fitting to the franchise’s odd choices,” reported Game Informer.
While the extent of the permanent injuries remains unclear, the new damage model reinforces Metal Gear Solid Delta’s focus on authenticity and survival elements when it launches in 2024 forPS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Complementing the narrative richness is a deluxe physical collector’s edition revealed by Konami. The $199.99 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector’s Edition comes packed with a bevy of premium bonuses:
- Fox and Halo Jump patches featuring series iconography
- Snake’s ID card lanyard styled after his scientist cover alias
- A metal game case
- Most uniquely, a terrarium diorama with a Snake figurine attempting to retrieve his backpack from a tree branch
Pre-orders for the lavish bundle opened on June 10th alongside the $69.99 standard edition. A separate “Tactical Edition” with digital bonus content is also planned, though pricing has not been announced.
Between its industry-first permanent damage system and opulent collector’s offering, Metal Gear Solid Delta is shaping up as a must-have for MGS diehards and the ideal way to experience the serpentine espionage classic in full next-gen fidelity.
