The latest update from a leak claiming that aMetal Gear Solidremake is currently in development has provided a window for when the game could be announced. Konami has already confirmed that it’s now in the business of licensing its biggest game properties to partner studios, with the announcement of several majorSilent Hillprojects. According to this leak,Metal Gear Solidcould be the next Konami announcement, and the reveal could be surprisingly soon.
Metal Gear Solidis historically Konami’s biggest franchise next to itsPro Evolution Soccerseries, yet it’s been heavily tied to the artistry ofseries creator Hideo Kojimafor decades. With Kojima now independent,Metal Gear Solidhas been left to languish. Konami may be ready to bringMetal Gear Solidback into the fold, however. A recent rumor claimed that aMetal Gear Solidremake has been in development for years, made exclusively for the PS5.
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Now an update to the leak has been shared by Spanish website Areajugones. In the update, it’s said that the source of the leak claims that the reveal of theMetal Gear Solidremakewill be coming soon. Specifically, the announcement will be done before May 2023. In other words, it’s likely to come in the first quarter of 2023, somewhere in January, February, March, or April. The announcement would then fall in Konami’s current fiscal year.
No further details were provided regarding the rumoredMetal Gear Solidproject or when it will be revealed. However, if it’s true that theMetal Gear Solidremake is being developed as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, it seems likely to be showcased during a PlayStation event. PlayStation has held a State of Play event in February the past two years. Fans ofMetal Gear Solidmay want to listen out for aPlayStation State of Play event announcement coming soon.
To be clear, this leak should be considered a rumor due to a lack of official information and corroborating reports. While Areajugones has shared some accurate leaks before, including PlayStation-relates leaks, there’s no guarantee this leak will also be accurate. If aMetal Gear Solidannouncement is coming soon, then fans won’t have to wait long for it to be made official.
It makes perfect sense for Konami to bring backMetal Gear Solidby revisiting such a classic game in the franchise. It’s also a safer bet than jumping straight into a sequel, since public reaction to a non-KojimaMetal Gear Solidgame would be hard to predict. If Konami and its partners can make aMetal Gear Solidakin to theremake ofDemon’s Souls, it would be a great way to start a new era for the franchise.
Metal Gear Solidis rumored to be in development for the PS5.
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