Metal Gear Solid Delta Trailer Features Ape Escape Crossover

The latest State of Play presentation featured an exciting new trailer for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, showcasing enhanced gameplay mechanics and revealing the return of fan-favorite Snake vs. Monkey mode with Ape Escape characters. The trailer concludes with what appears to be a cryptic tease for Metal Gear Online's potential return.

Sneaking into the Next Generation

The gameplay trailer demonstrates Snake's signature stealth tactics with modern visuals - crawling through dense foliage, using disguises, and engaging in the series' iconic boss battles. The updated mechanics make these classic sequences feel fresh while retaining the original's tactical depth.

The trailer's climax takes a humorous turn with the updated Snake vs. Monkey mode, featuring Ape Escape's mischievous primates. Curiously, Xbox players will receive an alternative version starring Bomberman - this crossover might debut during Microsoft's upcoming showcase.

Multiplayer Mysteries Emerge

The trailer's closing shot hints at potential online multiplayer content through its cryptic "and more" message, sparking speculation about Metal Gear Online's comeback. While unconfirmed, this tease aligns with franchise veterans' hopes for the beloved multiplayer mode's return.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remakes the 2004 classic with rebuilt systems and current-gen visuals. Despite frequent PlayStation appearances at State of Play events, the title arrives simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 28, 2025. Our hands-on preview from last August offers deeper analysis of the improvements.

For complete coverage of Sony's June 2025 State of Play announcements, including additional reveals alongside Metal Gear Solid Delta, visit our showcase breakdown.