The highly anticipated remake of the iconic 2004 game, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, has officially achieved a significant milestone by selling one million copies. Konami announced this via its official UK Twitter account, clarifying that these figures represent internal sales tracking rather than numbers verified by third parties.
This accomplishment marks a notable success for the project, which has been under intense scrutiny and pressure given the legendary status of the original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Its sales performance is comparable to other remakes within the series and shows potential to surpass them over time.
The milestone holds importance not only for its sales figures but also for its broader legacy. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the first major installment in the franchise to be released since Hideo Kojima, the series` creator and long-time creative director, parted ways with Konami in 2015. The previous spin-off, Metal Gear Survive, which was developed after Kojima`s departure, did not receive a favorable reception.
Earlier this summer, Kojima himself was questioned about whether he would consider playing the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. His response was candid and dismissive; he reportedly laughed and replied, “No, I won`t.” These brief comments underscore the ongoing tension between Kojima and Konami, a rift that continues to cast a shadow over all subsequent Metal Gear-related developments since their split.
David Hayter, the original American voice actor for Solid Snake, expressed a wish to have been involved with Metal Gear Solid Delta. He stated that he would have liked the opportunity to re-record much of the dialogue that was carried over from the 2004 game to the remake. Hayter believes his acting skills have improved considerably over the past two decades, saying, “I do feel that I`m a little better of an actor now than I was then. It was fine back in the day, but I would have loved to bring some of the knowledge that I`ve picked up over the past 20 years to it.”