Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is streamlining the original game's approach to swapping out camo, promising a major improvement from its predecessor. While MGS3's use of camo choices was innovative at the time, similar mechanics have evolved to be far more efficient, making this change to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater one of the most intriguing updates yet.
As a remake of the beloved MGS3, MGS Delta has been one of the most anticipated remakes in development. The stealth-focused thriller put players in the shoes of Naked Snake, and longtime fans have been eager to return to the story with fresh graphics and gameplay. With the release date for MGS Delta drawing closer, sneak peeks have made the excitement that much more palpable. The latest update has offered a glimpse at how the remake's developers are planning to make changing camo in MGS Delta smoother, and it's a big upgrade, even if it isn't exactly realistic.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's Modern Approach to the Camouflage System is a Game-Changer
How Metal Gear Solid 3's Camo System Originally Worked
- In order to change Naked Snake's appearance, players would have to pause the game, go to the character menu, and choose a disguise from the available inventory.
- In MGS Delta, camo changes can be toggled within a matter of seconds.
MGS3 is a classic, but some of its mechanics and features are definitely outdated and clunky now, and the camo system is a great example of a feature that is in need of a fresh coat of paint. Based on the sneak peek offered to fans, MGS Delta appears to have taken inspiration from weapon and item wheels. Now, camo varieties can be activated in-game, allowing players to choose a style within seconds of opening the options. Camo is essential in MGS Delta and its original predecessor, so a far more efficient approach is bound to work wonders.
2025 is the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac, making this year the perfect time to launch MGS Delta.
MGS Delta's Camo System May Not Be Realistic, But It's Stronger Than MGS3
The biggest issue with MGS3's system is that it completely breaks the immersion of the moment. Taking players out of the game can really hurt the overall experience. It's not realistic to be able to swap camo disguises on the fly, but it's far better than breaking immersion. The legacy of Metal Gear Solid can still be kept intact while also making way for modern gaming standards, and MGS Delta's revealed camo system looks like a perfect balance of the two.
The introduction of MGS3's camouflage system was a first for the series.
The Wait For MGS Delta is Growing Shorter
- MGS Delta is officially scheduled for release on August 28, 2025.
- The remake will be available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
It's been a long wait for this remake, but that time is thankfully quickly coming to an end. Konami announced the game back in 2023, and since then, one of the biggest questions surrounding the game has been about its planned release window. As MGS Delta's August release date draws closer, it will be intriguing to see what other changes Konami chooses to tease ahead of launch. Even more exciting is the possibility of revisiting other Metal Gear Solid stories.
Only time will tell if more remakes of franchise entries get greenlit, but MGS Delta is hopefully the start of something bigger. Once MGS Delta launches, it will be fascinating to see how Konami chooses to blend modern gameplay standards with the essence of the original. This may be difficult to pull off, but if done well, it will be a great time for many Metal Gear Solid fans when the game launches.
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