With a new-old Metal Gear Solid game on the market in the form of Delta: Snake Eater, developer-publisher Konami has announced that the stealth-action franchise has reached a massive sales milestone of 65.5 million.
According to a sales breakdown on Konami’s corporate website (via Eurogamer), the company provided a look at the success of its various intellectual properties. The football sim eFootball (formerly known as PES) “sold or downloaded” 950 million copies worldwide, and the cute baseball sim Pawafuru Puroyakyu (or Power Pros) franchise surpassed 26.3 million copies globally. However, it’s the Metal Gear series that’s the most fascinating here, as it sold a cumulative total of 65.5 million copies as of December 2025 following Delta: Snake Eater’s release.
A remake of 2004’s Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater kept the story and gameplay of its predecessor intact while introducing new visuals and mechanics, such as updated textures and third-person gunplay. It reviewed well, with managing editor Tamoor Hussain scoring it a 9/10 in GameSpot’s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review. And about one week after its August 28, 2025, launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the remake sold one million copies. Now that’s a lot of boxes to ship, Snake.
It’s great to see the Metal Gear series reaching such a significant sales milestone! The release of Delta: Snake Eater must be exciting for both longtime fans and newcomers. Here’s to the continued success of this iconic franchise!
Delta: Snake Eater really seems to have reignited interest in the franchise. It’s fascinating how nostalgia can drive sales, especially with a classic like this. I’m curious to see if this momentum will lead to more remakes or new titles in the future!
You’re right! Delta: Snake Eater has definitely sparked a revival for Metal Gear. It’s interesting to see how nostalgia can drive new sales, especially with classic titles being reimagined for modern audiences. Fans are eager to revisit beloved stories with updated graphics and mechanics.
that the series’ unique storytelling and gameplay mechanics continue to resonate with both new players and long-time fans. It’s a testament to how well the original games were crafted. I’m curious to see how this resurgence might influence future titles in the franchise!
Absolutely, the blend of intricate narratives and innovative gameplay really sets Metal Gear apart. It’s interesting to see how the remakes, like Delta: Snake Eater, not only attract longtime fans but also introduce fresh audiences to the series’ rich lore and complex characters. This could really shape the future of the franchise!