Will there be anymore Metal Gear games?

The Metal Gear series, created by Hideo Kojima, has been a beloved and iconic part of the gaming world for decades, and while there has been no official announcement for Metal Gear Solid 6, Konami has confirmed that they are not done with the series, suggesting that another entry could be a possibility in the future. The latest development, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is set to release in Fall 2023, indicating that the series is still active and vibrant.

FAQs about Metal Gear Games

General Information

1. Is Metal Gear story ended?: The story ended with the Truth ending which reveals that Big Boss was actually somewhere else the whole time, and the game provides a number of cassette tapes that bridge the story from MGSV to the first Metal Gear game on MSX, effectively closing the gap.
2. What was the last Metal Gear game?: The last Metal Gear game released was Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in 2015, which seemed to conclude the franchise, but with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the series is seeing a resurgence.
3. Does Konami still own Metal Gear?: Yes, Konami owns the Metal Gear IP, with Hideo Kojima having no legal bearing on the series after his departure from Konami.

Upcoming Games

4. Will there be a Metal Gear Solid 6?: There has been no official announcement for Metal Gear Solid 6, but Konami has hinted at the possibility of another entry in the series, despite the challenges of continuing the story after the conclusive endings of previous games.
5. Is there going to be a Metal Gear Solid remake?: Yes, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, set to release in Fall 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
6. What is the new Metal Gear Solid 2023?: The new Metal Gear Solid game for 2023 is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Metal Gear Series and Canon

7. Are all the Metal Gear games canon?: While most Metal Gear games are considered canon, some games like Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance are frequently left out of official timelines, although they are considered canon by Kojima Productions.
8. Is Metal Gear Survive canon?: No, Metal Gear Survive is not considered canon to the Metal Gear Solid V story, with its story being described as apocryphal.

Game Development and Release

9. Who is making Snake Eater remake?: Konami is developing and publishing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, with no involvement from Hideo Kojima or Kojima Productions.
10. Will Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 come back?: Yes, Konami has announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which will include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, set to release in Fall 2023.

Characters and Story

11. Is Solid Snake Dead in Metal Gear?: Solid Snake is alive, but his story concludes in MGS4, with him being in good health and no longer under threat from Foxdie.
12. What happened to snake in Metal Gear 5?: In Metal Gear Solid V, Venom Snake is retconned as the leader of Outer Heaven who dies fighting Solid Snake in the original game, instead of Big Boss.

Game Details and Reception

13. Which Metal Gear Solid game is the hardest?: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is often considered one of the hardest games in the series due to its mission direction and large areas to navigate.
14. Is Metal Gear Rising after Solid?: Yes, Metal Gear Rising takes place in 2018, four years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

Legacy and Impact

15. What is the oldest Metal Gear Solid game?: The oldest Metal Gear game is Metal Gear, released on July 13, 1987, marking the beginning of the iconic series.