Fox Hunt delayed to Fall 2025

Konami delays the Fox Hunt online mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta to Fall 2025 on PS5, while the main remake launches August 28 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta Delays Fox Hunt to Fall 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will release on PS5 on August 28, 2025, with a Digital Deluxe Edition giving players two days of early access. The Fox Hunt online multiplayer mode will not be included at launch and is planned for Fall 2025, Konami said. The Xbox version replaces the Ape Escape monkeys with Bomberman, while Delta includes the Snake vs. Monkey minigame.

In its online presentation, Konami frames Fox Hunt as a camouflage and survival style experience that emphasizes stealth and teamwork.

Delays to online modes are common in big remakes, but they carry risk. This move may reflect Konami’s push to pair a faithful remake with a live-service future, inviting longer postlaunch testing and iteration.

Splitting the launch window could help ensure quality, yet it raises questions about player trust and marketing clarity. For fans, the longer wait marks a shift from a likely day one feature to a delayed promise, and investors will watch how the company communicates timelines and updates.

Highlights

Fall may test patience, but it could also reveal the strength of a long game strategy.