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Rolling Stone recently interviewed the producers from Metal Gear Solid Delta. They hinted that we may see more Metal Gear Solid in the future.
From Rolling Stone:

At a hands-on preview event for Metal Gear Solid Delta in New York earlier this month, the game's producers and Metal Gear series veterans Noriaki Okamura, 59, and Yuji Korekado, 56, discussed their vision for the game with Rolling Stone, which isn't just about resurrecting one classic title but learning about what the current generation of gamers want to see.
"One thing that was really helpful was to understand how modern gamers play games; what frustrates them, what makes it easier for them," Korekado says via a translator. "[We] were able to get a lot of feedback from all the younger development staff. We were aware that we needed to maintain the original. We wanted to keep the story, wanted to keep the gameplay as [close] to the original as possible. They understood the assignment, and what they did is help us make sure [it's] not too awkward, it still feels like a fun and exciting game."

For those who are well-versed in Metal Gear's history, an authentically reproduced iteration of Metal Gear Solid 3, chronologically the first game in the series despite being the fifth overall, will be a surefire hit. For younger players, however, it's more a blind spot. So why even bother with a remake instead of something new?

"It's a very black and white answer for us: Because we're getting old," Okamura says. "We only have a few years left out of us to make a game, right? And one of the things that we noticed, and what really kicked off this project, is that we started seeing a huge wave of new gamers that [weren't] even aware or didn't even [know] Metal Gear before. And [we] were like, 'We need to do something about this because we wanted to carry on the legacy.'"

But the lingering question isn't whether fans new and old will enjoy a polished remake of an already beloved game, it's whether there will ever be a genuinely new entry in the Metal Gear saga. For the team at Konami, Delta serves as both an easy way to reignite the series' torch and pass it on to the next generation of creators.

"So, one of the reasons why we brought in a lot of fresh meat — all the new, younger developers — is because, not only did we want to give them a chance to figure out how to create and develop a Metal Gear game, but also give them a chance to experience the game themselves," Okamura adds. "And we'll still be here for a while, but right now the goal is to build a team that could carry on the legacy on our behalf and could produce, hopefully in the future, more exciting games."

While it isn't official confirmation that a new Metal Gear outing is in the works, Okamura's statement is the first clear acknowledgement that Konami is potentially planning to build of the foundation of Delta as a training ground for what could be a true continuation of the series. Whether that comes to fruition likely depends on audiences' reaction to Delta, but one thing is certain: fans shouldn't expect Metal Gear's creator to be involved. In a recent interview with Ssense, the Death Stranding 2 director said that he won't be playing the remake of his seminal 2004 game.

 

[Spiral1407]

Count me out. It's not gonna be the same without Kojima's writing + wacky gameplay ideas. And afaik, he took a lot of the old team with him, so their contributions are gone as well.

Plus there's the fact that delta runs like doo doo trash, but I digress...

 

[ecosse_011172]

Count me out. It's not gonna be the same without Kojima's writing + wacky gameplay ideas.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Count me out. It's not gonna be the same without Kojima's writing + wacky gameplay ideas. And afaik, he took a lot of the old team with him, so their contributions are gone as well.

Plus there's the fact that delta runs like doo doo trash, but I digress...

I'd actually love to see MGS without the wacky stuff from Kojima.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

I'd love to see them do a remake of the Metal Gear games.

 

[Clear]

I'd actually love to see MGS without the wacky stuff from Kojima.

So not MGS then. Just a standard stealth game with a lead cosplaying as 80's Kurt Russel

 

[Spiral1407]

I'd actually love to see MGS without the wacky stuff from Kojima.

It wouldn't really be MGS at that point though. The story is a huge part of the experience.

 

[Rush2112]

Whats the point of remake if it runs like shit?

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I'd actually love to see MGS without the wacky stuff from Kojima.

The wacky Kojima stuff is what made it MGS.

 

[naguanatak]

Count me out. It's not gonna be the same without Kojima's writing + wacky gameplay ideas. And afaik, he took a lot of the old team with him, so their contributions are gone as well.

Plus there's the fact that delta runs like doo doo trash, but I digress...

I'm in the same boat that I think it won't be the same without Kojima, but I still keep an open mind and will look at what they put out. If it's at the level of Metal Gear Survive...yeah, fuck 'em. Other than that, I'm interested in what they would do with it.
But I won't compare it to the old titles, that's simply not possible with the influence Kojima had over everything.

 

[lh032]

MGS GaaS

 

[RetroGamingUK]

In Japan remakes are often a way to get new/young teams into the groove before they bring back a series with an original game.

Smart move

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

That'll be the biggest case of "wait for impressions" ever.

 

[Gonzito]

I think their best strategy should be remaking the whole franchise with modern graphics. That's much less risky for them

 

[Horseganador]

How do you train a person to make "Metal Gear"? Do they force them to play the originals for hours a day or how do they do LOL?

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm down for anything new. I'll pick up their training project on sale but it makes sense for new staff to start with that.

 

[naguanatak]

How do you train a person to make "Metal Gear"? Do they force them to play the originals for hours a day or how do they do LOL?

You know 'room 23' from Lost? That, only with Metal Gear on the screen and instead of drum and bass blasting from the speakers it's Kojimas voice whispering lines from the franchise

 

[bighugeguns]

Rolling Stone recently interviewed the producers from Metal Gear Solid Delta. They hinted that we may see more Metal Gear Solid in the future.
From Rolling Stone:

Heard they feed them acid and force them to watch Cold War documentaries.

 

[kevboard]

they should train them to not use unreal engine tho

 

[GrayChild]

I dunno. At this point, a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid seems more suitable both for the sake of creative freedom, and leaving Kojima's baby untarnished.

 

[JimmyRustler]

So not MGS then. Just a standard stealth game with a lead cosplaying as 80's Kurt Russel

How about no? The quirkyness in MGS used to be something hidden in the game, not the main part of it. Just compare MGS1 with 4. On former you have some funny stuff along the way, in the latter we have a dude shitting himself as main part of the plot.

I'd love to see all MGS with the level of MGS1 quirkyness.

 

[deeptech]

I'm not gonna say Kojima or bust, because I'd stay open to surprise from new creatives. Nobody cared about Kojima till he did MGS, maybe just maybe someone else will follow in similar steps. Also many features in games came from the team and not Kojima directly himself.
And I mean with DS, many perhaps were even let down by Kojima, I certainly wasn't too impressed except that I admire it as something new and curious in the sea of mediocre copycatting.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

The irony here is that Kojima was supposed to walk away from MGS after 2, and MGS3 was supposed to be the MGS game made by his staff.

 

[Dacvak]

I kinda said the same thing about Mario, that it wouldn't be the same without Miyamoto primarily shaping the game concepts and mechanics. But the newer age of Mario, with Odyssey and Wonder, have been absolutely awesome. Sometimes younger devs are able to live up to their predecessors.

It wouldn't be exactly the same situation with MGS obviously, but I think it's possible that a non-Kojima could do the series justice, and still maintain plenty of weirdness.

 

[Icymanipulator]

I'm open to it, and I grew up with Metal Gear on PSone. Let's see if they can make a good entry in the series.

There's also all the old NES entries that are ripe for full on remakes.

 

[bender]

I'd actually love to see MGS without the wacky stuff from Kojima.

something, something, Splinter Cell?

 

[semiconscious]

this's like training someone to operate kermit the frog. i mean sure, you can do it, but it'll never, ever be the same. some creations are just more individually personal than others...

 

[Braag]

I wouldn't mind them remaking the older games, but making new MGS games without Kojima is gonna bomb so hard.

 

[violence]

Kojima tried his best to have other people make metal gear instead of him but he is metal gear. Without him it's just a reenactment.

 

[JimmyRustler]

The irony here is that Kojima was supposed to walk away from MGS after 2, and MGS3 was supposed to be the MGS game made by his staff.

IIRC he wanted to walk away from Metal Gear after MGS1 already.

 

[Killer8]

Good. Several Metal Gears were made with minimal Kojima involvement and turned out just fine. It's not as hard as it looks to ape a certain style.

"Given the right situation, the right story, anyone can be shaped into Kojima. Even rookies can fight like men of experience."

"Now do you remember? Who you are? What you were meant to do? I cheated death, thanks to you. And thanks to you I've left my mark. You have too - you've written your own history. You're your own man. I'm Hideo Kojima and you are too. No... He's the two of us. Together. Where we are today? We built it. This story - this "legend" - it's ours. We can change the world - and with it, the future. I am you, and you are me. Carry that with you, wherever you go. Thank you... my friend. From here on out, you're Hideo Kojima."

 

[Embearded]

As they should.
They can try and fail and the previous games will always be there. What do we have to gain if they don't try at all?
Nothing.

Having said that, in their position i would try to complete MGSV first with Kojima.
I'd make him a ridiculous offer, one he could not turn down.
So i would start an MGSV remaster project and bring him in to finish it or even add more stuff he would like to.
I would also look into the most successful gameplay related mods and try to bring some of these ideas into the game, to give something fresh and charge 80$.

Then, i'd pay him for counseling on the series. Ideas for the future, his WW1 The Boss script maybe.

 

[yogaflame]

It is not MGS without Kojima guidance and mentorship

 

[MrKainobi]

Then let the team remake MGS1 next. It's old enough that running UE5 on an old Engine a la Delta and Oblivion isn't enough and they would actually lern something about transporting existing ideas into a modern game. After that they can come up with their own scenario and story (albeit I'd love the to see the trilogy completed first at that point).

 

[VulcanRaven]

I hope they succeed. Kojima did try to do it few times and it didn't work out. He tried to take a step back with MGS4 and Rising. With Rising it had to be given to outside developer in the end.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

IIRC he wanted to walk away from Metal Gear after MGS1 already.

Yeah that's probably true, but he clearly put his everything into MGS2. MGS3 started without his involvement and he was forced to take over because they screwed it up.

I guess you could say his staff had trouble inheriting the will of the boss...