Konami Remakes 'Metal Gear Solid 3' Without Kojima's Blessing

In a surprising move, Konami is set to release a remake of the beloved "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" game next week, titled "Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater." The remake promises to modernize the classic action-stealth title with 20 years' worth of video game visual effects improvements and a new control system.

However, the game's original creator, Hideo Kojima, who famously left Konami in 2015, will not be involved in the remake. In a recent interview, the "Metal Gear Solid Delta" developers confirmed that they did not consult Kojima during the development process. Kojima himself has also stated that he has no plans to play the new version of the game.

Despite Kojima's absence, the developers are aiming to deliver an experience that will appeal to both longtime "Metal Gear" fans and new players. They have rerecorded the game's dialogue with the original voice cast to maintain the authentic Cold War-era story, while also implementing a new control scheme to make the game more accessible to modern audiences.

The developers hope that even those who have played the original "Metal Gear Solid 3" will be able to experience the game in a slightly different way through the new "legacy" control style option. With the remake's release just around the corner, fans of the series are eagerly anticipating whether Konami can capture the magic of the original without the involvement of its legendary creator.