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. It is one of the most anticipated retro games of the year.
ESRB Rating Confirms Mature Content Without Changes
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 womanโs chest
- Close-up camera angles focused on cleavage
- Brief contact with a male characterโs crotch
- First-person cutscene views of Evaโs 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 Snakeโs 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Demo Theatre in the remake, Konami signals that nothing from the original is off limits, even content some may consider outdated or unnecessary by modern standards.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 โEroticaโ category entirely. Metal Gear Solid Delta takes the opposite stance, preserving every original feature.
Konami Wanted Full Preservation, Not Redesign
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 gameโs 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 remakeโs direction by saying:
โThey should not cut out anything, that would be censorship.โ
Another user criticized the inclusion, stating:
โIt’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
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 Konamiโs 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 remakeโs 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 Konamiโs commitment to preserving the full legacy of the original game.
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