PlayStation State of Play Unveils Metal Gear Solid Δ Remake, New Astro Bot, and Release Dates Galore

Sony delivered a packed 30-minute PlayStation State of Play broadcast today, lifting the curtain on a mix of long-rumored remakes, brand-new exclusives, and long-awaited release dates. Among the most talked-about announcements was a fresh look at Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, the highly-anticipated remake of the 2004 classic. Konami offered the first in-engine glimpse of Snake’s legendary jungle infiltration mission, promising enhanced stealth mechanics, cinematic visuals, and modernized controls — all powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Not to be outdone, Team Asobi returned with a crowd-pleaser: a brand-new Astro Bot game, simply titled “Astro Bot,” which launches September 6, 2024. The 3D platformer follows the PlayStation mascot on a planetary-hopping adventure to rescue his scattered crew, featuring over 80 levels, six distinct galaxies, and colorful boss battles. Fans of Astro’s Playroom can expect refined haptics, inventive DualSense integration, and cameos from beloved PlayStation franchises.

The showcase also featured a wealth of release windows and gameplay trailers. Capcom confirmed that the long-teased Monster Hunter Wilds will release in 2025, sharing a dramatic new trailer with environments teeming with dynamic weather and herds of massive creatures. Additionally, Sony finally locked in a release date for Silent Hill 2 Remake, which emerges from the fog on October 8, 2024. Developed by Bloober Team, the remake reimagines the psychological horror classic with a third-person over-the-shoulder perspective and updated combat systems.

Other highlights included Dynasty Warriors: Origins, a reboot of the hack-and-slash franchise returning with large-scale, battlefield-focused gameplay, and Path of Exile 2’s PS5 beta announcement for late 2024. Sony ended the show with quick teases of upcoming PS VR2 titles, showing their ongoing commitment to their virtual reality platform.

Overall, this State of Play delivered big for PlayStation fans who’ve been hungry for exclusives and updates. With a robust roadmap that spans genres and generations, 2024 is shaping up to be a formidable year for the platform.