Metal Gear Solid Delta

Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, will stay loyal to the original release in nearly every detail.

That includes all sexual content, graphic violence, and the return of the Peep Demo Theatre, a feature that has sparked debate for years.

Set for release on August 28, 2025, the remake has received an M for Mature rating by the ESRB, citing elements that fans of the original will recognize instantly.

ESRB Rating Confirms Mature Content Without Changes

ESRB rating for Metal Gear Solid Delta
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The ESRB rating for Metal Gear Solid Delta includes three main content warnings: Blood, Sexual Themes, and Violence.

The rating matches the original and shows Konami plans to keep all original content without removing anything.

According to the full rating summary, the remake includes:

  • A man groping a womanโ€™s chest
  • Close-up camera angles focused on cleavage
  • Brief contact with a male characterโ€™s crotch
  • First-person cutscene views of Evaโ€™s body using the Peep Demo Theatre

Scenes involving torture, electrocution, gunshots to the eye, and burning characters have also been confirmed.

Peep Demo Theatre Returns After Years of Controversy

The Peep Demo Theatre was originally included in the Subsistence version of Metal Gear Solid 3, later appearing in the HD Collection. It allowed players to view specific cutscenes involving Eva, often in her undergarments, from Snakeโ€™s first-person camera view. The feature could only be unlocked after four full playthroughs of the game.

By keeping the Peep Demo Theatre in the remake, Konami signals that nothing from the original is off limits, even content some may consider outdated or unnecessary by modern standards.

Many modern remakes have taken a different approach. The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster removed its โ€œEroticaโ€ category entirely. Metal Gear Solid Delta takes the opposite stance, preserving every original feature.

Konami Wanted Full Preservation, Not Redesign

Metal Gear Solid Delta
Metal Gear Solid Delta/Image source: instant-gaming.com

Konami has made it clear that Metal Gear Solid Delta is not a reinterpretation or a reimagining. Developers described their goal as to fully preserve the original gameโ€™s structure, story, mechanics, and content.

The remake will include:

  • Classic and modern control options
  • Updated visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5
  • Original level design, dialogue, and cutscenes

Mixed Community Reactions Online

Players across forums and comment sections have voiced divided opinions about the decision. Some praise Konami for not censoring the game and staying true to the original. Others argue that certain elements like the Peep Demo feel outdated and unnecessary.

One comment praised the remakeโ€™s direction by saying:

โ€œThey should not cut out anything, that would be censorship.โ€

Another user criticized the inclusion, stating:

โ€œIt’s a rather outdated, highly sexual and mostly unnecessary feature, though for one reason or another it’s making a return.โ€

Discussion continues around whether preserving every element adds value or reopens debates that gaming has already moved past.

Snake vs. Monkey and Other Fan-Favorite Extras Return

Metal Gear Solid Snake vs. Monkey

Along with the Peep Demo Theatre, Snake vs. Monkey, a mini-game that first appeared in the PlayStation 2 version, also returns. This further confirms Konamiโ€™s intention to deliver a full restoration of every element longtime fans remember.

Konami also released a new trailer on April 1, 2025, featuring gameplay from the remakeโ€™s first-person perspective mode, which can be toggled during specific cutscenes and exploration segments.

Final Release Date and Platforms

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will release on August 28, 2025. Platforms confirmed so far include:

  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • PC (Steam and Windows Store)

Conclusion

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will not remove any content found in the original. The decision to keep suggestive scenes, violent imagery, and the Peep Demo Theatre reflects Konamiโ€™s commitment to preserving the full legacy of the original game.

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