With solely three months left till the discharge of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami has taken to YouTube to share the sport’s opening film. Along with giving us a complete lot of latest footage to swoon over, the three-minute clip additionally encompasses a new recording of Cynthia Harrell’s iconic ballad, “Snake Eater.” And sure, she nonetheless completely knocks it out of the park.
Although the track is pretty much like the unique recording, the general combine feels a bit softer this time round, with the bass specifically standing out as much less intense. The opening visuals, nonetheless, are considerably totally different. Whereas the unique opening featured nearly psychedelic visuals and was extra enigmatic in tone, the brand new model focuses on exhibiting off among the sport’s most iconic moments, together with a pivotal confrontation between Snake and The Boss.
That mentioned, you possibly can relaxation assured that one of many extra beloved elements of the opening is being stored intact. In line with the video’s caption, followers will nonetheless be capable of benefit from the “interactive components from the unique, included within the in-game model of the opening,” reminiscent of utilizing the analog stick to manage the snakes that seem on display.
Final August, GameSpot had the prospect to play the first few hours of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and located it to be a “comparatively simple, modernized remake of the unique” that dealt with the sport’s transition into 2025 with “a deft hand.” The sport is ready to launch August 28 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X | S, and PC.