Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Roars Back to Life—And Fans Are Eating It Up!

Konami has been quietly resurrecting the Metal Gear franchise over the past few years, breathing new life into a series that went dormant following Hideo Kojima’s departure. After a five-year (or eight-year, if you count the polarizing Metal Gear Survive) hiatus, the publisher made its first big move in 2023 with the Master Collection Vol. 1, which, despite a rocky launch, has since evolved into a stellar compilation for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

But 2024 was the true litmus test. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a full-scale remake of one of the most beloved entries in the series, hit the market with sky-high expectations. And boy, did it deliver. While some purists argued it played things a bit too safe at times—Konami still seems hesitant to fully unleash its creative teams—Delta proved beyond a doubt that the studio still has the chops to craft a top-tier Metal Gear experience. (Check out our in-depth review here.)

The numbers back it up. We already knew Delta sold over a million copies in its launch week, but Konami’s latest corporate report reveals the series has now surpassed a staggering 65.5 million units sold cumulatively. To put that in perspective, the franchise had sold 63.3 million units as of June 2025, according to Konami’s own data. While Delta isn’t solely responsible for the 2.2 million-unit jump, it’s safe to assume the remake contributed nearly two million sales on its own.

This is especially impressive given the context: Delta is a remake of a game most fans have already played, and it’s part of a broader comeback effort for the franchise. Many players are likely holding out for a sale before diving in, but the strong sales signal that Metal Gear is very much back in the conversation. Konami may be eyeing Capcom’s wildly successful Resident Evil remakes with envy, but Delta is a crucial first step in reestablishing Metal Gear’s dominance.

Beyond Metal Gear, Konami’s portfolio is packed with surprising hits. eFootball (formerly Pro Evolution Soccer) has been downloaded by a mind-blowing 950 million players—yes, almost a billion. While that figure includes mobile, it’s still a testament to the series’ enduring appeal, especially in a world where EA Sports FC often steals the spotlight. Other standout performers include Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links with 150 million downloads, the adorable baseball sim Pawafuru Puroyakyu (Power Pros) with 26.3 million copies sold, Momotaro Dentetsu at 19.9 million, and Silent Hill chipping in with 14 million copies.

Konami also teased its future plans, mentioning ambitions to leverage cutting-edge tech like AI, 5G/6G, cloud computing, Web3, NFTs, and VR/AR. But let’s be real—fans are far more excited about the promise of Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection Vol. 2. As Konami veterans themselves have said, “No one’s getting any younger… now was the time.”

So, what’s next for Konami? If Delta is any indication, the future looks bright for Metal Gear. And with a loyal fanbase ready to rally behind the series, Konami has every reason to keep Snake in the game.

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