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Sony has tapped Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein to direct a Metal Gear Solid movie under Wonderlab, with Kojima reportedly not involved and no release date yet; this continues Hollywood’s push to adapt video games after recent successes, despite a long history of stalled or rumored MGS film attempts.
Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein ink a first-look producing deal with Sony to develop a Metal Gear Solid movie for Columbia Pictures, with Avi Arad producing; their Wonderlab banner will nurture films for themselves to direct and for other filmmakers, while the duo also work on an animated Venom project and The Earthling for Sony.
Sony Pictures is developing a Metal Gear Solid feature film with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, under a first-look deal; Avi and Ari Arad will produce via Wonderlab, as Sony expands its video-game adaptation slate and other projects including an animated Venom film.
Sony Pictures has signed directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to a broad first-look deal and will have them helm the adaptation of Metal Gear Solid for Columbia Pictures, part of their Wonderlab project slate; Avi Arad and Ari Arad are producing, with the duo also developing other Sony projects including an animated Venom film and The Earthling, signaling a major expansion of their collaboration with Sony.
Konami has removed the Xbox digital listing for Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD ahead of the August release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. Those who already own Peace Walker HD can still play it, but new digital purchases are unavailable until the collection arrives; the HD Collection remains purchasable physically for Xbox One/Series X. The Master Collection Vol. 2 will also bring MGS4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to Xbox, and MGS4 has previously been delisted on PS3 as part of the same rollout, with the changes coming without clear warning.
Konami removed Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) and Peace Walker HD (PS3/PSP) from the PS Store without notice. Existing owners can re-download, but new purchases are blocked. The move appears timed with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, due August 27, and has drawn criticism for removing access before the compilation’s release even as its goal is to broaden availability on modern hardware.
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 lands on PS5 on August 26, 2026, bringing a port of MGS4 that includes cross-content like an Altair outfit from Assassin’s Creed, but excludes MGS4’s online modes; Peace Walker’s co-op and online versus modes are included, and the broader Konami-Ubisoft deal will see Solid Snake appear in Rainbow Six Siege’s seasonal update.
During a State of Play, Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, headlined by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2026; the bundle also includes Peace Walker and Ghost Babel along with extras, with preorders now open.
Konami’s final patch for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 adds original/high/max resolution options, switches MGS2 and Snake Eater to ~60fps on Switch 2, and includes a massive 60GB MGS3 texture pack plus PC mouse/keyboard support and button remapping. The update brings Switch 2 performance in line with PS5/Xbox Series X/S and caps a long update run, while the collection remains on sale at 30% off across platforms.
Konami's Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is still in development, but specific titles included remain unconfirmed. Fans hope for games like Metal Gear Solid 4 and other missing entries, with the release potentially including Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, Portable Ops, and parts of Metal Gear Solid 5. The collection's release is delayed, but more remakes and new titles may be in the franchise's future, with the team emphasizing a desire to pass the torch to new developers.
Konami is polling fans on which Metal Gear Solid game they want remade next, with options including the original Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, and others, hinting at a possible MGS1 remake and a second volume of the Master Collection.
Konami has released a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, marking the return of the iconic series years after Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami in 2015. The remake aims to honor the original's cinematic storytelling and gameplay, capitalizing on the current trend of remaking classic games for modern audiences. Despite Kojima's exit, fans and new players are responding positively to the faithful recreation, though Kojima himself has shown no interest in playing the new version.
David Hayter, the original voice of Solid Snake, wishes he could re-record his lines for the Snake Eater remake to reflect his improved acting skills over the past 20 years, though he appreciates being involved in the project and hopes for more series entries.
The IGN review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater praises its faithful recreation of the classic 2004 game with modern graphics and gameplay updates, highlighting its nostalgic value, refined stealth mechanics, and compelling story, while noting some limitations in scope and boss fight variety. Overall, it celebrates the game's enduring charm and the successful balance between fidelity and modern enhancements.
David Hayter, the original voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, has forgiven Konami for recasting him in two games and has played those titles, praising their gameplay. He is set to return as Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a faithful remake of the third game with modern updates.