Many fans are concerned about the future of theMetal Gear Solidseries. After a contentious split between publisher Konami and series creator Hideo Kojima following the release ofMetal Gear Solid 5,the future of the series has been in somewhat of a limbo state. Among backlash about the ending of the last mainline game and cancellations plaguing some spin-off properties (with one critically panned one releasing), rumors have been swirling about a possible collection of remasteredMetal Gear Solidgames for modern consoles. If these rumors prove true, that may be the most prudent move for Konami to make with its cult-classic franchise.
Rumors have been floating aroundabout aMetal Gear Solidremakeor collection of remasters to be brought to modern consoles, specifically the PS5. The strongest rumors point towards a deal between Sony and Konami to have Bluepoint Games create a remake of the originalMetal Gear Solidfor the PlayStation 5. With many fans concerned about the future of the franchise without the Kojima touch, capitalizing on nostalgia and games that are already highly regarded might be the best move for Konami to make with its iconic IP.
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A Metal Gear Solid Collection Could be the Way to Go
Metal Gear Solidis a treasured franchise for many fans, but fans haven’t been treated too well. AMetal Gear Solidboard game was officially cancelledrecently, with hope of its release now up in the air as its producer looks to other funding options. This felt like a nail in the coffin for many fans that had given up hope of aMetal Gear Solid 6after the schism in 2015. Even while fans still opine for a new release, many others would likely shun any futureMetal Gearproject that didn’t involve creator Hideo Kojima.
Konami is more than likely aware of the large swath ofMetal Geardevotees that would pan any game without Kojima’s involvement. It would stand to reason then that the publisher knows that capitalizing on nostalgia and love for the franchise will be their safest move to keep the series alive while the dust continues to settle. With a recent Twitter announcement seeminglyteasing aMetal Gear Solidannouncement soonafter months of leaks and rumors about a remake, it’s probably going to be an announcement of either a remake, series of remakes, or a remastered collection. Hopefully, anyway.
Konami likely knows that it needs to handleMetal Gear Solidwith care, and is unlikely to take undue risks with a franchise that is so important to such a large group of players. But right now all fans have to work with are rumors, leaks, and strangetweets from theMetal Gear Solidaccount. It seems more than plausible that a collection or a remake is coming, but the specifics of it are still a mystery. But with a franchise that has had such a turbulent last several years, and one that is so closely tied to a specific creative like Kojima, a remastered collection forMetal Gear Solidwould be Konami’s safest move going forward.
Metal Gear Solidis rumored to receive a remake or remaster in the future.
