METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER — patch notes and updates
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| The 40% OFF SALE for METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is underway! | 2026-04-10 | Both the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition are now available at 40% OFF.This sale runs until April 22 at 10:00 AM (PST).In addition, a bundle sale with METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is available during this period.Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the origin story of the METAL GEAR saga. |
| The SPRING SALE is underway! | 2026-03-19 | To celebrate METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER reaching 2 million global sales, both the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition are now available at 50% OFF.This Spring Sale runs until March 26 at 10:00 AM (PST).In addition, a bundle sale with METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 is also available during this period. |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.2.4 Release) | 2026-01-26 | Ver. 1.2.4 for METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is now live as of Jan 26, 2026.The main changes implemented in this patch are as follows.Ver.1.2.4 Update DetailsMain Game・Minor text fixes.・Minor bug fixes and adjustments.Future updates will be announced as soon as they are finalized. |
| HOLIDAY SALE | 2025-12-22 | The HOLIDAY SALE for METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is underway!Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the origin story of the METAL GEAR saga - now at a 40% discount! |
| BLACK FRIDAY SALE | 2025-12-02 | KONAMI's “BLACK FRIDAY SALE” offers METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER Standard Edition at 30% OFF until December 9 at 3:00 AM (JST).This epic installment tells the story of the birth of the hero known as Big Boss, the very start of the Metal Gear Saga.Other titles are also on sale. Check the following page for details.KONAMI PUBLISHER SALE 2025 開催中！ |
| Vote for ‘METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER’ in the Steam Awards | 2025-11-25 | Nominations for the Steam Awards 2025 are now open.We hope we can count on your vote for ‘METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER’.Period: Until 10:00 AM on Monday, December 1 (PST)Also, the KONAMI “BLACK FRIDAY SALE” is underway.‘METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER’ standard edition available at 30% OFF.This epic installment tells the story of the birth of the hero known as Big Boss, the very start of the Metal Gear Saga. Other titles are also on sale. Check the following page for details.https://store.steampowered.com/sale/konamipublishersale2025 |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.2.3 Release) | 2025-11-20 | Ver. 1.2.3 is now live as of November 20, 2025.The main changes implemented in this patch are as follows: Ver. 1.2.3 Update DetailsMain Game・Minor bug fixes and adjustments.FOX HUNT・ Added ability to place enemy detection pings while aiming with a knife or gun.・ XP can now be earned in custom matches.・ Players will now be matched with others from different regions when matchmaking on their current server takes too long.・ Extended the duration of invincibility after respawning.・ Fixed an issue where invincibility after respawn was canceled by rolling or using Naked Sense.・ Minor bug fixes and adjustments.Future updates will be announced as soo |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.2.2 Release) | 2025-11-13 | Ver. 1.2.2 is now live as of November 13, 2025.The main changes implemented in this patch are as follows.Ver.1.2.2 Update DetailsMain Game・Minor bug fixes and adjustments.FOX HUNT・ Changed field condition to always be foggy in Sacred Garden (excluding Custom Matches).・ Adjusted spawning positions in Sacred Garden (previously too close to each other).・ Increased damage dealt by headshots. ・ Increased damage dealt by melee weapon "KNIFE".・ Increased damage dealt to arms and legs by submachine gun "Sz.-336 SMG".・ Increased damage dealt by machine gun "ALM 48".・ Increased damage dealt to arms and legs by shotgun "S1000".・ Adjusted matchmaking req |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.2.1 Release) | 2025-10-30 | Ver. 1.2.1 is now live as of October 30, 2025. The main changes implemented in this patch are as follows.Update Details:1. Additional Game Mode ・ The online multiplayer mode FOX HUNT is now live. Please refer to Steam News for more details on FOX HUNT.https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2417610/view/605297293021675570 Please click here for more details on FOX HUNT.https://www.konami.com/mg/mgs3r/foxhunt/us/en/2. Additional Features ・ Implemented support for 21:9 Aspect Ratio Displays. 16:9 Display（Captured at 1920x1080） 21:9 Display（Captured at 3440x1440）*On certain screens —such as cutscenes and menu displays— the aspect ratio will be lo |
| The online multiplayer mode FOX HUNT is now live! | 2025-10-30 | FOX HUNT is a thrilling hide-and-seek based, completely original online multiplayer mode where you can play with up to 12 players.Hone your skills on the battlefield and outlast the other cadets in survival-style training missions to prove who is best suited to serve the FOX Unit.The FOX HUNT game mode option will be available in the main menu after the free update.Additionally, we will be performing maintenance on our servers at the following date and time: Planned maintenance 11/04 (Tue) 1:00-2:00 (UTC) Please be aware that players will not be able to access the servers during the maintenance period. We appreciate your understanding. |
| METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER Digital Deluxe Edition: 20% Off! | 2025-10-21 | Digital Deluxe Edition of METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATERare on sale now on Steam for 20% off! |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.1.4 Release) | 2025-09-25 | Ver. 1.1.4 FixesThis update includes the following improvements and fixes:Fixed an issue where Snake’s voice lines would sometimes play in English regardless of the selected language settings.Fixed an issue where some characters and animals would sometimes disappear during certain cutscenes.Fixed an issue where Snake’s Japanese and English voice lines would swap in certain cutscenes.Fixed an issue where players could become unable to climb onto rocks at certain moments during the battle with The Pain.Minor bug fixes and adjustments.Details on upcoming updates will be communicated once they are finalized. Thank you for your patience and contin |
| Additional System Requirement Information | 2025-09-08 | The below settings have been tested to ensure stable performance under the minimum system specifications.Minimum System Requirements and In-Game SettingsMinimum System RequirementsOS: Windows® 10 / Windows® 11 (64-bit OS required)Processor: Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600Memory: 16 GB RAMGraphics: RTX 2060 Super (8 GB)DirectX: Version 12Storage: 100 GB available space (SSD recommended) In-Game SettingsMaximum Frame Rate: 30 FPSAnti-Aliasing Method: DLSSUpscaling Quality: PerformanceGraphics Quality: MediumShadows: MediumTextures: MediumGlobal Illumination: MediumBloom: MediumMotion Blur: MediumIn-Game PerformanceResolution: Runs at 30 FPS i |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.1.3 Release) | 2025-09-08 | Ver. 1.1.3 is now live as of September 8, 2025(JST).Ver. 1.1.3 FixesThis update includes the following improvements and fixes:Additional Features Added Inverted Camera Look (Horizontal) option. (This setting can be found in the Options menu under Controls.)Fixed an issue where players might not receive the reward for collecting all GA-KO.Updated textures and models in certain scenes.Resolved most issues that could cause the game to crash after investigating received reports.Minor bug fixes and adjustments.Feedback OverviewWe sincerely appreciate the many players who are enjoying the game and sharing valuable feedback and issue reports.We are |
| Update Notice (Ver. 1.1.2 Release) | 2025-08-28 | Ver. 1.1.2 is now live as of August 28, 2025.Ver. 1.1.2 FixesThis update includes the following improvements and fixes:Resolved an issue where performing consecutive survival knife attacks to secure food could cause the game to crash under certain conditions.Fixed an issue where removing the Crocodile Cap from the Survival Viewer while equipped could cause the game to crash under certain conditions.Addressed crashes that could occur when collecting food near a hungry crocodile under certain conditions.Corrected an issue where transitioning from a roll into a crawl could cause the character model to float in mid-air.Fixed an issue where player |
| Notice Regarding Known Issues | 2025-08-27 | We have received multiple reports of issues occurring in METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER.Our team is currently investigating the causes and working on a patch to resolve these problems.Once the patch is complete, we will begin rolling it out in stages and will provide an update as soon as it is ready for release.Known IssuesPerforming an additional survival knife attack after completing a series of consecutive attacks to secure food may cause the game to crash under certain conditions.Removing the Crocodile Cap from the Survival Viewer while it is equipped may cause the game to crash under certain conditions.Collecting food when a hungry croc |
| Launch Trailer Live! | 2025-08-26 | Your mission: to eliminate your mentor, The Boss.As Snake, you'll need all your skills and willpower to survive and see the mission through, as you infiltrate alone on a grueling mission deep in enemy territory.Push your limits in this intense survival mission that marks the beginning of the Metal Gear saga. |
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| Gameplay Trailer Live! | 2025-06-04 | Snake’s mission into Soviet territory puts him behind enemy lines, where he’ll face many challenges, and threatening and dangerous foes. You’ll need to make use of your infiltration tactics to succeed, and put a stop to the threat of nuclear war. |
| Release on Aug 28, 2025 & starting pre-orders. | 2025-02-13 | ★Standard Edition★ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417610/METAL_GEAR_SOLID_D_SNAKE_EATER/ ★Digital Deluxe Edition★ https://store.steampowered.com/sub/1191462/ ●Release Date Trailer Check out the latest footage. ●Digital Deluxe Edition The Digital Deluxe Edition includes both the game and the Sneaking DLC Pack at a reduced price. Includes: ●METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER ●Sneaking DLC Pack ・Uniform: Battle Dress (PW ver.) ・Uniform: Sneaking Suit (PW ver.) ・Uniform: Crocodile Suit ・Uniform: Naked Woodland ・Uniform: Naked Ammunition Belt ・Uniform: Gold ・Face: Glasses ・Face: Sunglasses ・Equipment: Kerotan Mask ・Equipment: GA-KO Mask Bonus Co |