Early access for those who purchased the Deluxe Edition of 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' (hereinafter 'MGS Delta') is now underway, with the game officially launching on the 28th. Early sentiment is mixed, with current user reviews sitting at 'Mostly Positive'.

MGS Delta offered a 48-hour head start to digital deluxe pre-purchasers, allowing players to dive in as of the 26th. While critics have been kind—awarding it a solid 86 on Metacritic—Steam users are a bit more tempered, with the game currently holding a 'Mostly Positive' rating from 1,277 reviews (77% positive).

This remake of the series' third entry sticks to the original script for the story, characters, voice acting, and soundtrack. The developers have layered this foundation with Unreal Engine 5 graphical overhauls, realistic combat damage, and a choice between legacy controls or a fresh, modern playstyle.

In Steam user reviews, players are praising the faithful recreation of the original alongside the visual upgrades, while the shift to a third-person camera—stepping away from the classic top-down view—has been welcomed. However, players are flagging optimisation issues common with Unreal Engine 5 titles. The fact that this AAA release is capped at 60 FPS has also been noted as a point of frustration, and some find the animations a bit stiff compared to the modern visuals. The consensus is that while it captures the nostalgia of the original well, it lacks enough meaningful evolution.