METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER: the MGS3 remake, a sourced analysis
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is KONAMI’s remake, with Virtuos, of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004). A summary of official information and four PS5 reviews; this is not a hands-on TricknFix review.
Game trailer
Snake Eater returns
Released on 28 August 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the remake keeps the original story, characters, voice acting and music with all-new visuals. KONAMI offers a modern play style or classic controls, plus extra modes such as Snake vs Bomberman, Guy Savage Δ and the online Fox Hunt mode.
What the press says
Push Square calls it one of the most faithful remakes ever and the best version of MGS3, with excellent visuals, improved stealth and inventive bosses, while noting an unsurprising package and slight frame rate drops. GamingBolt calls it a masterpiece: a story that holds up, gorgeous visuals, a modern camera, tighter combat and more aggressive AI, despite easier boss fights with the new camera, rare bugs and slight PS5 Pro performance issues. The Jimquisition (10/10) sees a “damn good replica” that had to replicate rather than reimagine, and Digital Spy (5/5) a must-play modernised classic and the perfect entry point for newcomers, while noting that anyone wanting a complete overhaul won’t find it here.
Platforms and prices
On 11 November 2026 the standard edition costs €49.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store; the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €59.99 on Steam and the Xbox Store. The separately sold Sneaking DLC Pack is not compared. On the PlayStation Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition is on sale at €35.99 instead of €59.99 until 21 November 2026 at 00:59 Paris time (checked on 13 November 2026), cheaper than the standard edition.
Who is it for?
Metal Gear Solid 3 fans who want to revisit it with modern tech, and newcomers drawn to stealth. Players hoping for lots of new content will find it very close to the original.
Press average
The score block above shows the average computed from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 13 November 2026: Push Square 9/10, GamingBolt 10/10, The Jimquisition 10/10 and Digital Spy 5/5. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. GamesRadar+’s PC review (4/5) is cited in the sources but not counted. This summary is not a hands-on review.
What to know
A faithful, gorgeous remake that modernises Metal Gear Solid 3 without losing its soul.
Strengths
- Very faithful remake and best version of MGS3, says Push Square.
- Gorgeous visuals and lighting, says GamingBolt.
- Modernised stealth, camera and combat, say Push Square and GamingBolt.
- A must-play modernised classic and ideal entry point, says Digital Spy.
Things to consider
- An unsurprising package compared with the original, says Push Square.
- Slight frame rate drops, says Push Square.
- Easier bosses and rare bugs, says GamingBolt.
- No complete overhaul for those hoping for one, says Digital Spy.
Sources and credits
- METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER — site officiel KONAMI ↗
- Steam — fiche officielle, consultée le 11/11/2026 ↗
- PlayStation Store France ↗
- Xbox Store France — édition standard ↗
- Xbox Store France — Digital Deluxe Edition ↗
- Push Square — test PS5, 22/08/2025 ↗
- GamingBolt — test PS5, 22/08/2025 ↗
- GamesRadar+ — test PC, 22/08/2025 (4/5, cité mais non compté dans la moyenne PS5) ↗
- Bande-annonce de lancement (YouTube, Konami) ↗
- The Jimquisition — test PS5, 04/09/2025 (10/10) ↗
- Digital Spy — test PS5, 22/08/2025 (5/5) ↗
- PlayStation Store France — Digital Deluxe Edition, 35,99 € au lieu de 59,99 € jusqu’au 21/11/2026, relevé le 13/11/2026 ↗
- Cover image source ↗
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Game details
- Developer
- KONAMI / Virtuos
- Publisher
- KONAMI
- Release
- Aug 28, 2025
- Genres
- Action · Adventure
- Game website
- Official website ↗
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