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METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER Surpasses One Million Units Sold Worldwide
Milestone achieved across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam®
Windsor, UK – September 5, 2025 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. announced today that METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER (METAL GEAR Δ) has surpassed one million units sold worldwide, across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam®).
This achievement reflects the enduring popularity of the METAL GEAR franchise, recognized as one of the most influential in video game history. More than two decades after the original release of METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, the story, themes and gameplay continue to resonate with fans worldwide.
Everything players loved about the original returns; its story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music, now rebuilt for modern hardware with a level of detail never before possible. Expansive jungles, forests, and swamps are brought to life in breathtaking realism, while characters show lifelike expression down to the finest details of skin and movement. This authenticity extends to battle itself, where Snake’s clothing tears and wounds remain etched on his body, telling the story of each player’s journey. Every cutscene and every corner of the world has been enhanced with cutting-edge technology, breathing new life into a classic while preserving its legendary core.
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About Metal Gear
Experience the thrill of tactical espionage action missions, sneaking into hostile environments without being detected by the enemy. This innovative game series was born from the idea of avoiding combat and infiltrating enemy territory undetected, a complete reversal of common action gameplay resulting in the creation of a brand-new game genre: stealth action. The first METAL GEAR game was released in 1987 and the series celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2022.
About Konami Group
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
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