Metal Gear Solid 1 Remake Reportedly Moving Closer as Konami Eyes Franchise’s Revival

Over the years, a recreation of the original Metal Gear Solid has been one of the most requested projects among Metal Gear Solid fans. Words from top producers indicate that a full remake of the PlayStation classic is still very much on the company's radar, even if Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is yet to be released.

Rumors of a Metal Gear Solid remake have been around since at least 2020. Several stories stated work was already behind the scenes. While Konami has never officially confirmed the project, many fans are convinced that the corporation is prepping what may be the next huge remake in the franchise, once support for Delta, Fox Hunt mode, and possibly more platforms is finalized.

Konami producer Noriaki Okamura has made public statements about the desire for a remake and the immense hurdles it would entail, only further fueling the idea of developing Shadow Moses again.

A remake of the original Metal Gear Solid would require a much more substantial overhaul than Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which already featured a very modern gameplay style that could be reproduced with current technology. That fact has been a recurring theme in Konami's conversations about the series' future.

Okamura also discussed the prospect of remakes beyond Metal Gear Solid Delta in an interview with Famitsu, translated by Genki on social media in October 2024. The concept wasn’t blasted down, but he was sure to make it clear that ventures like that wouldn’t be arriving any time soon. “To make a brand new Metal Gear Solid 1 would require a lot of new systems, features and design elements,” Okamura explains.

It may also have elements from the original Metal Gear games for the MSX2 and the Nintendo Entertainment System. That task is significantly different from Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is fairly close to the original Snake Eater in its presentation. It is commonly remarked that the recreation is almost identical to the original. Some commentators have suggested it is more of an upgrade to the remaster than a whole new plot.

For Konami, making Metal Gear Solid again would require more than improved graphics. The game would need to be fully remade to remove its fixed camera angles, tank controls, and PlayStation-era design concepts if it were to be playable today. The technological mismatch between the first release in 1998 and today’s gaming standards is a much greater challenge than updating a Snake Eater game from the PlayStation 2.

For a modern remake, Konami would likely need to rebuild Shadow Moses Island from scratch, with modern level design, camera systems, combat systems, and player mobility.

But rather than just build on what was there before, creators would have to rework big chunks of the experience while maintaining the atmosphere and style that made the first game renowned. This topic was also raised during Konami's Metal Gear Production Hotline talk at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Okamura was asked point-blank about the prospect of a remake somewhere in the future.

“To be honest, a new Metal Gear Solid game is still my personal dream project,” remarked the director. “Personally, and this is a fantasy with no promises, I’d want to do Metal Gear Solid 1,” stated Okamura. "I'd like to see it, albeit the challenge would be extreme. Someone at Konami has said that the first Metal Gear Solid is the most sought-after and most challenging remake in the series.

Fans still speculate about future remakes, but Konami appears more interested in keeping the franchise alive than in introducing major changes or starting whole new adventures. “We are thinking about the future of the Metal Gear series right now, and we will wait to make long-term decisions until we see how the fans respond to Metal Gear Solid Delta,” stated Okamura.

We need to make a path to keep the Metal Gear series going for 10 or 50 years into the future," Okamura remarked in the conversation. Ensuring the series' long-term viability for future generations is now a primary priority for the corporation, says the producer. That line of reasoning also helps explain why Konami has invested so heavily in initiatives like the Master Collection and faithful remakes rather than producing brand-new major titles.

Since the departure of series developer Hideo Kojima, the publisher has largely focused on ensuring that previous Metal Gear games remain playable on new devices. Another main topic on the Production Hotline episode was the long-awaited Master Collection Volume 2.

Okamura, when asked about the collection, said: “Fans are waiting for it. And we’re still working on it while we release Metal Gear Solid Delta.” By naming the first bundle “Volume 1”, it obviously suggests there would be a second collection, he added, and assured players that Konami plans to disclose additional information when the time is right.

The following collection is finally bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to current hardware.

For a long period, it was only accessible on the PlayStation 3. Fan feedback will also play a key role in shaping the franchise's future, as Konami has made plain. Following the most recent Hotline show, the firm asked gamers which Metal Gear game they’d like to see redone next. Currently, the survey is only available in Japan, but it’s a promising sign that fans' desires are being actively followed.

Those are the conversations, and Metal Gear Solid will remain at the center of them for fans of the franchise. Although Konami has yet to formally confirm a remake of the original game, the statements coming from the producers, the effort to keep the game alive, and the continued enthusiasm from fans all point to a return to Shadow Moses being a matter of when, not if.