Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a full-blown remake of one of the long-running franchise’s most beloved sequels, sporting a massive visual overhaul and quality-of-life enhancements. In reworking everything for modern platforms, the game aims to appeal to both series veterans and newcomers — and judging by our review, it appears to have done just that.
Whether you’ve played this stealth-focused adventure back in the day, or you’re coming into it entirely fresh, it makes sense for you to be curious how much time it’ll take to see everything Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has to offer. Here’s what you need to know.
How long is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater?
Before you can know how long it’ll take to finish Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, you need to decide whether you’re interested in watching all of its cutscenes. The game is packed with cinematics and lengthy conversations between characters that flesh out a dense tale that serves as the first in the timeline, meaning those interested in the series’ lore will want to tune in.
If you’re watching the cutscenes and taking in all the dialogue, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will likely take around 18 hours to complete. You can shave a few hours off that by skipping straight to the gameplay, but you’ll be missing out on important story information by doing so.
If you’re more inclined to engage in optional tasks, like finding all of the game’s various collectibles, you can extend your playtime by 5+ hours. And there’s even more to do for completionists hoping to score every trophy or achievement in the game, like beating the game with a specific set of challenges in place to get the maximum Foxhound rank, or clearing the game without killing anyone.
Clearly, there’s a lot more to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater than just running through the game, so your total playtime will depend on just how much you want to see through. Just remember to change up your camo often so you don’t get spotted out there. I don’t want to have to come rescue you.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches August 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
