It’s quite clear that, after Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater this year, Konami intends to keep working on the franchise. While there are no concrete plans for now, the Japanese company wants to keep going.
During an interview with Real Sound, Noriaki Okamura, the producer of Metal Gear Solid, said he did not know whether the next titles would be remakes or something else.
“For now, we are still thinking about our next project. Metal Gear has allowed us to reach a new audience, and I would like to ride that wave. That said, the specific content of what we’re going to do is still undetermined. It could be another remake, or we could embark on something completely new.”
In addition to discussing the success of the remake of the third installment released last August, Okamura had to answer questions about the possibility of a remaster of Metal Gear Solid 4. According to the Japanese producer, this will not be easy due to the complexity of development on PS3 at the time.
“The hardware at the time required very unusual designs to get the most out of the available 3D technology, and the code for MGS4 also turned out to be quite atypical… Porting it today seems like a real challenge.”
It’s interesting to see Konami’s perspective on remastering Metal Gear Solid 4. The challenges they face highlight how complex game development can be. Looking forward to what they have in store after Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater!
Absolutely, Konami’s concerns highlight the complexities of updating older titles. It’s worth noting that the technological advancements since Metal Gear Solid 4 was released could both complicate and enhance the remastering process. Fans might be eager for a fresh take, but balancing nostalgia with modern expectations is no easy feat!
that the technological advancements since the original release could both challenge and enhance the remastering process. It might require not just technical upgrades, but also a careful balancing act to preserve the game’s iconic elements while modernizing the experience for new players.