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Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Production Hotline teases new information for the future of the franchise

Konami has announced a new Metal Gear Solid Production Hotline that will reveal new information for the future of the franchise.

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Announced on Twitter by Konami, the next Metal Gear Solid Production Hotline returns on June 13, 2025 at 8PM Japan Standard Time. Releasing on YouTube, the next entry in the online webshow will discuss ongoing plans for the franchise.

"This program will feature the latest information about the "Metal Gear" series delivered by the creators themselves," reads the official description for the episode by Konami. The new show will have more information on the upcoming Snake Eater remaster, and teases for future plans.

 

[Horatius]

one of the few video game franchises where i genuinely do not care to ever play anything new the company comes out with because the original creator isn't involved

most franchises it's fine, resident evil, mario, zelda, whatever, new people come along and if the games are good everything is fine

but with mgs it's just a flat no kojima no care.

wonder how many other people feel that way.

 

[Jesb]

I wouldn't have interest in a new game from them. Just remake/ remaster the series and call it a day.

 

[adamsapple]

Release MGS4 from the PS3 purgatory!

 

[Memati187]

I love that Konami is back, but for the love of Eva's boobs, fix those outdated janky animations.

 

[Liopleurodon]

I disagree with people above me.

I am grateful for everything Kojima had done, but I don't wish for Metal Gear series to end just because he isn't at Konami anymore.

Don't know what Konami has in store, but I wish them well, and I do believe they still have talent to make good games.

 

[Power Pro]

At this point, I just want remakes of Metal Gear 1 and 2. I want to see those stories told in a manner that is more coherent, and not pixelated. To see Solid Snake and Big Boss fight face to face.

They don't need Kojima to do something like that, because they already have a framework to work off. Just need to fill in some of the gaps. Modern Kojima is a bit too pretentious for me, so I don't mind that he's not around anymore.

 

[Plies]

"281-330-8004!" — you already know

 

[SILKYSMOOTH30FPS]

For MGS to be interesting, the game director must have a fuckedup mind. You don't have that, you don't have MGS. Konami won't be able to produce a new MGS title.

 

[NanaMiku]

I disagree with people above me.

I am grateful for everything Kojima had done, but I don't wish for Metal Gear series to end just because he isn't at Konami anymore.

Don't know what Konami has in store, but I wish them well, and I do believe they still have talent to make good games.

They tried, but they failed

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

At this point, I just want remakes of Metal Gear 1 and 2. I want to see those stories told in a manner that is more coherent, and not pixelated. To see Solid Snake and Big Boss fight face to face.

They don't need Kojima to do something like that, because they already have a framework to work off. Just need to fill in some of the gaps. Modern Kojima is a bit too pretentious for me, so I don't mind that he's not around anymore.

There's very few (if any) creators that can substitute for Kojima and none of them are working or will work with current Konami. MGS is like NIER. A franchise that is impossible without its extravagant creator.

And even excluding Kojima, the series visual identity is impossible without Shinkawa's art. The best thing that Konami can produce is Disney Star Wars sequel trilogy. And I guess nobody wants that. Especially with Physnt on the horizon.

 

[Judge Magister]

They tried, but they failed

That was a quick cash grab online only game using V's assets though.
If they make a new one they will at least put more effort into it.

 

[Liopleurodon]

They tried, but they failed

I haven't played Survive myself, but I heard more than enough people saying that it is actually a very good game in its own right, but not really what most MG fans would want.

But even if Survive was a total failure, it's not like I would completely lose a faith in Konami.

 

[Soodanim]

I will pay attention to what they announce now that Konami are out of their giving up phase and into their effort and success phase, but as what everyone above has made clear we really don't know what a full mainline MGS game would be like at this point.

All we can do is wait and see.

 

[DelireMan7]

one of the few video game franchises where i genuinely do not care to ever play anything new the company comes out with because the original creator isn't involved

most franchises it's fine, resident evil, mario, zelda, whatever, new people come along and if the games are good everything is fine

but with mgs it's just a flat no kojima no care.

wonder how many other people feel that way.

Same for me.

I'd like to see another Metal Gear Solid but without Kojima it's a no go for me.
Metal Gear Solid is Kojima.

 

[NanaMiku]

That was a quick cash grab online only game using V's assets though.
If they make a new one they will at least put more effort into it.

So far, recent Konami games that are successful are remakes (Silent Hill 2) and remaster collections (Castlevania and Suikoden). There are other games like Cygni and Must Deliver at All Costs, but these are western games that Konami published. Silent Hill F will probably be the true test for "new Konami" game.

 

[March Climber]

I haven't played Survive myself, but I heard more than enough people saying that it is actually a very good game in its own right, but not really what most MG fans would want.

But even if Survive was a total failure, it's not like I would completely lose a faith in Konami.

It played well because it used the gameplay skeleton of MGS V, one of the best gameplay/control system games of all time.

It says a lot that a mere gameplay/control system could elevate a below average game like Survive to a decent 7/10.

It would be like giving Super Mario 64 controls to Bubsy 3D.

 

[SamuraiEdge]

Hell yeah, give me more MGS.

 

[March Climber]

They could attempt to bring MGS back, but they need to go back to the roots of what made MGS 1 good, and utilize the guys who helped with the original trilogy, Kazunobu Uehara, Tomokazu Fukushima, and Motoyuki Yoshioka...

...and lastly, Shinta Nojiri, who has the following credits:

• Policenauts (1994–1996) - assistant director
• Metal Gear: Ghost Babel (2000) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid (2004) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid 2 (2005) - game director
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008) - Act 3 game design/scripting

If anyone should do it, I think he should do it.

 

[GamesDontSuck]

It is an interesting topic for what they do next after Delta.

Many believe the choice of remaking mgs3 was not only because it was a beloved entry in the series but it could be remade 'easier' compared to other titles.

Mgs1 is the the logical next game. Problem is that would have to be completely overhauled to allow for modern gameplay. No top-looking-down camera and the environments would need to be expanded to allow mgs5 type controls. It would be measured and compared to mgs1's greatness too. Delta is more of a 1:1 remake. A mgs1 remake would have to be changed and modified more so.

If they decide to remake metal gear 1 nes then that is essentially a clean slate. You could only lift a handful of things from the original. However! That might suit Konami and the dev teams as the game takes what they have done / learnt from Delta and apply to the Outer Haven setting. Get David Hayter back etc etc.

TLDR: MGS1 is the safer option to make next. Metal Gear 1 is more risky.

 

[NanaMiku]

They could attempt to bring MGS back, but they need to go back to the roots of what made MGS 1 good, and utilize the guys who helped with the original trilogy, Kazunobu Uehara, Tomokazu Fukushima, and Motoyuki Yoshioka...

...and lastly, Shinta Nojiri, who has the following credits:

• Policenauts (1994–1996) - assistant director
• Metal Gear: Ghost Babel (2000) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid (2004) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid 2 (2005) - game director
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008) - Act 3 game design/scripting

If anyone should do it, I think he should do it.

Are these people still at Konami?

 

[Judge Magister]

They could attempt to bring MGS back, but they need to go back to the roots of what made MGS 1 good, and utilize the guys who helped with the original trilogy, Kazunobu Uehara, Tomokazu Fukushima, and Motoyuki Yoshioka...

...and lastly, Shinta Nojiri, who has the following credits:

• Policenauts (1994–1996) - assistant director
• Metal Gear: Ghost Babel (2000) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid (2004) - game director
• Metal Gear Acid 2 (2005) - game director
• Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008) - Act 3 game design/scripting

If anyone should do it, I think he should do it.

GB and Ac!d games are great. Also omitting NeverDead is fine.

 

[March Climber]

It is an interesting topic for what they do next after Delta.

Many believe the choice of remaking mgs3 was not only because it was a beloved entry in the series but it could be remade 'easier' compared to other titles.

Mgs1 is the the logical next game. Problem is that would have to be completely overhauled to allow for modern gameplay. No top-looking-down camera and the environments would need to be expanded to allow mgs5 type controls. It would be measured and compared to mgs1's greatness too.

The fact that they were too scared to do this for MGS 3, means they will be too scared to do this for MGS 1.

I'm already predicting that it will be very high end graphics wrapped around an MGS3-like gameplay and camera, like Delta.

Their very fearful approach to Delta is why I am more looking forward to whatever original game they make next.

Are these people still at Konami?

Unfortunately I have no idea. I'm just thinking of a solution where they could re-hire someone or move someone (if they're still there) to a director spot on the next original Metal Gear game.

Best case scenario, at least you would have someone there who would understand the DNA of the series. That's why Shinta would be the #1 pick.

 

[Roni]

It is an interesting topic for what they do next after Delta.

Many believe the choice of remaking mgs3 was not only because it was a beloved entry in the series but it could be remade 'easier' compared to other titles.

Mgs1 is the the logical next game. Problem is that would have to be completely overhauled to allow for modern gameplay. No top-looking-down camera and the environments would need to be expanded to allow mgs5 type controls. It would be measured and compared to mgs1's greatness too. Delta is more of a 1:1 remake. A mgs1 remake would have to be changed and modified more so.

If they decide to remake metal gear 1 nes then that is essentially a clean slate. You could only lift a handful of things from the original. However! That might suit Konami and the dev teams as the game takes what they have done / learnt from Delta and apply to the Outer Haven setting. Get David Hayter back etc etc.

TLDR: MGS1 is the safer option to make next. Metal Gear 1 is more risky.

Considering the challenges you've mentioned, I'd go chronological. Remake Peace Walker next; it is a game most people didn't play and the team would have more latitude to come up with stuff for it. Then remake Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, a layup for the team; actually add the stuff that was cut into the game and garner some good will with the hardcore fanbase that way. From there, go MGS1, 2 and then 4. By then, the team would be comfortable to add gameplay to the games from previous experiences and the likelyhood they'd fuck up MGS1 is severely diminished. God knows MGS4's campaign could also use another 4-5 hours of gameplay.

Once they're done, let them loose on actual remakes for 1 and 2. By then they'd be so immersed in the lore they couldn't fail. Reboot from there.

 

[Hudo]

They should really port MGS4 to modern platforms next.

 

[leizzra]

Are these people still at Konami?

Nope. Moreover most of them haven't been active in game development for years it seams. Only Uehara was a manager in Konami, but he left this year and has a break/career change status.

I think that the best that Konami could do is to make a full reset/restart of the series. Without Kojima and his team there is no Metal Gear that we known and loved. Period. The best way would be to make a new one with new people in charge so they can make their own vision. This is of course risky, because it's a bit like making a new IP (but you have the name and some general directionsalready). But the same time it would mean that people could stop looking at what Kojima did (well they always will do that, but I think for lesser extend) and appreciated the new games. Konami is already doing this with Silent Hill though Kojima is much more relevant to the MGS.

I not sure if they should abandon all the characters and start a new, or make it in 'Kojima Universe'. Probably first would be better/easier. Think about MGS 1998 but made with new cast, some new plot twists, new gameplay mechanics, etc. I think there is a place for that and I as a huge MGS fan would be ok with that. It would be different yet familiar.

 

[Lambogenie]

At this point, I just want remakes of Metal Gear 1 and 2. I want to see those stories told in a manner that is more coherent, and not pixelated. To see Solid Snake and Big Boss fight face to face.

They don't need Kojima to do something like that, because they already have a framework to work off. Just need to fill in some of the gaps. Modern Kojima is a bit too pretentious for me, so I don't mind that he's not around anymore.

Agree with last part.

Things move on. It might suck, but oh well.

 

[NanaMiku]

Agree with last part.

Things move on. It might suck, but oh well.

Beside Kojima, I also think Tetsuya Nomura is the same

 

[AREYOUOKAY?]

They should really port MGS4 to modern platforms next.

Well it's called MGS Master Collection Vol. 1 for a reason. It's just a matter of when they decide to do 2.

 

[Hudo]

Well it's called MGS Master Collection Vol. 1 for a reason. It's just a matter of when they decide to do 2.

So, I guess Vol. 2 could include Peace Walker and MGS4. That would be really neat.

 

[Shubh_C63]

I haven't played Survive myself, but I heard more than enough people saying that it is actually a very good game in its own right, but not really what most MG fans would want.

But even if Survive was a total failure, it's not like I would completely lose a faith in Konami.

I have heard the complete opposite actually that the game was flawed from the core.

 

[AREYOUOKAY?]

So, I guess Vol. 2 could include Peace Walker and MGS4. That would be really neat.

 

[Bartski]

Konami is like people don't hate us anymore thanks to SH2R and SHf, we have to do something about it

 

[Kerotan]

So, I guess Vol. 2 could include Peace Walker and MGS4. That would be really neat.

Portable ops+ and metal gear acid 1/2. Hard to know if we'd get that raiden game.

 

[Griffon]

Konami is just pressing all the blood out of that stone.

It they really cared about making good games, they'd be making new IPs.
But we all know they're only coasting through recognizable names made by better men.

 

[Roufianos]

Volume 2 and an MGS1 remake next please. MGS can't be done without Kojima, or at the very least it requires a highly talented studio, which I doubt Konami has after all these years of neglect.

 

[EDMIX]

Release MGS4 from the PS3 purgatory!

nah, we were asking for a remaster last gen, we demanding a remake now lol

I think they should remake MG1 following the events of MGS3 and then MG2 and then remake MGS1 etc

 

[Hideous Snake]

Open enough to see what they will provide but definitely not interested in MGS without KJP. Prove me wrong Konami

 

[EDMIX]

Open enough to see what they will provide but definitely not interested in MGS without KJP. Prove me wrong Konami

I'd rather they focus on remaking some of those titles before seeing any new entry. MGS3 remake so far looks soulless

 

[Hideous Snake]

I'd rather they focus on remaking some of those titles before seeing any new entry. MGS3 remake so far looks soulless

Absolutely with you. MGS4 needs to escape

 

[Icymanipulator]

They should remake the NES metal gear games , it's been so long they would essentially be new games.

 

[near]

They should just continue to outsource their IP to competent studios. Let Bokeh Game Studio have a stab at Silent Hill next. Let Inti Creates make a 2D Castlevania game. Keep contracting M2 to port legacy IPs and create new Shmups. And I'll continue supporting there games.

I don't want a new MGS unless KP are involved.

 

[RAIDEN1]

The last great Metal Gear game was MGS 4, I didn't care about the lack of free-roam, it had an immersive setup a lot more better than MGS 5 ever had...it'll be a tall order for them to get future instalments as good as the first 4

 

[Hudo]

I also want a Revengeance 2, tbh.

 

[Shadowstar39]

I disagree with people above me.

I am grateful for everything Kojima had done, but I don't wish for Metal Gear series to end just because he isn't at Konami anymore.

Don't know what Konami has in store, but I wish them well, and I do believe they still have talent to make good games.

This. I loved Kojima's work, but he needs some to reign him in, just a bit, or to have some sort of guidelines, otherwise you get Death Stranding. A game that makes no sense and doesn't have good gameplay. MGS had the gameplay, and the cool main character, with amazing supporting characters and villains. Plus hot chicks. Some one or some people over there had to learn from him. There has to be a Kojima successor, I mean even if he didn't leave he would eventually retire or pass on.

 

[EDMIX]

I also want a Revengeance 2, tbh.

Who would you want to make it? Like what team?

 

[Hudo]

Who would you want to make it? Like what team?

I'd like to see Clovers giving it a try. Or Konami could pay Team Ninja to give it a try (seeing that Team Ninja also made Strangers of Paradise for Square Enix, they seem to be open to work with other publishers)

 

[RAIDEN1]

....I should add, that even though I rate MGS4 as the last great entry, I haven't played Peacewalker, so that should be in the conversation as well...

 

[Donald mac Ronald]

They tried, but they failed

This would have been an amazing coop game if they built the game around guns and balanced it around guns. Instead the game has a heavy melee focus and it sucked.

 

[SamuraiEdge]

This would have been an amazing coop game if they built the game around guns and balanced it around guns. Instead the game has a heavy melee focus and it sucked.

Was one of those times in gaming where they tried this due to the trends and what was popular, but come too late. Nothing bad with Survivor for all it had, but it just wasn't really a Metal Gear Game. Can't fault the devs for trying something here, even if it's bizarre.