New Opening Movie for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Revealed

As the August release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater draws nearer, Konami has unveiled the opening cinematic for the highly anticipated stealth title. While there are subtle changes, the sequence remains instantly recognizable to longtime fans of the original. From the moment the newspaper headlines flash on screen to the return of the James Bond-inspired theme song—once again performed by Cynthia Harrell—the experience feels both fresh and nostalgic.

The opening movie gives a glimpse into key moments from the game, though naturally without full context. Viewers catch sight of Snake dramatically leaping backward off a waterfall like an elite diver, and yes, the legendary scene where Snake eats a snake makes its triumphant return. Classic, fan-pleasing moments like these are sure to spark excitement across the Metal Gear community.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a reimagining of Konami’s acclaimed 2004 action espionage title—now with the “Delta” prefix added. The publisher recently confirmed that the game will launch globally on August 28, bringing back beloved features such as the Snake vs. Monkey minigame. Additionally, based on recent age rating details, the remake will include all suggestive and mature content from the original Metal Gear Solid 3, such as the infamous Peep Demo Theatre.

In our Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater preview, IGN noted that the game "feels more like a very shiny HD remaster than the elegant remake it could have been," especially in light of the new first-person perspective introduced for Snake. Despite this, the preview praised the title as a "beautiful nostalgia trip," one that remains faithful to the source material "to a fault." The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was critically adored, earning a stellar 9.6 from IGN upon release.