Key Takeaways
Created with AI - we're still experimenting, so apologies if it misses the mark
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has broken sales records with over 1.8 million units sold in Q3 2025.
- The games success significantly boosted the overall performance of Konamis Metal Gear Solid series, which has now sold over 65.1 million units since 1987.
- Konami usually sells around 200,000 to 500,000 units per quarter, but Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaters sales were significantly higher.
- While exact figures for the games post-launch sales are not available, it is estimated that an additional 300,000 to 500,000 units were sold in the month following its launch.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Breaks Sales Records with Over 1.8 Million Units Sold
Konami’s sales figures for July to September 2025 reveal strong performance for the Metal Gear Solid series. Since 1987, the series has sold over 65.1 million units. This quarter’s numbers were significantly bolstered by the release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which sold approximately 1.8 million units. This represents a substantial increase compared to Konami’s usual catalog sales of 200,000 to 500,000 units per quarter. While Konami didn’t provide precise sales figures for Delta: Snake Eater, they reported that the game sold over 1 million units at launch, suggesting a further 300,000 to 500,000 units were sold in the subsequent month.
In Case You Missed It
In a delightful departure from our usual gaming discussions, we’re thrilled to share that Brazilian podcast powerhouse podPah is gearing up for some unconventional task replacement in Carlos Mendoza’s latest post, “PodPah Takes on The Replacer Role for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Brazil Launch”. Dive into this humorous homage to the beloved ‘Replacer’ campaign, where Igão and Mítico lead the charge in a playful video proposal. Don’t miss out on discovering who their mystery helper might be – check it out now! PodPah Takes on The Replacer Role for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Brazil Launch Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson’s latest piece ‘New Monster Hunter Fails to Engage Players’ on PlayersForLife dives deep into the sales slump of Monster Hunter Wilds, published just a few days ago on October 29th. This insightful article sheds light on Capcom’s struggles to maintain momentum for their latest installment, so if you’re curious about why this once-thriving series is now facing challenges, be sure to check it out here New Monster Hunter Fails to Engage Players. But that’s not all! In an unexpected twist, renowned author George R.R. Martin has taken artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to court over allegations of copyright infringement in a blog published on October 29th by Bruno Pferd. Accusing ChatGPT of generating unauthorized continuations of his ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series, Martin is joined by other celebrated authors like John Grisham, arguing that AI systems must respect copyright laws. This high-profile case is set to shape the future of AI’s interaction with creative works, so read more about this fascinating legal battle here George R.R. Martin Accuses ChatGPT of Stealing Ideas from His Books.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Metal Gear Solid |
| Brief Summary | Early 21st century. An incident of unprecedented magnitude sends shockwaves trhough the highest levels of the U.S. Government: A prototype bipedal armored vehicle, Metal Gear, has been seized along with its nuclear payload by an armed group. In a radical response to ths crisis situation, the government calls in Solid Snake, the master saboteur who singlehandedly brought down the fortress state of Outer Heaven seven years ago.
Metal Gear Solid is a Game Boy Color spinoff of the popular stealth action game Metal Gear Solid. This is not a port of said game but an original game made specifically for the Game Boy Color. Metal Gear Solid is a non-canon game that serves as an alternate sequel to the events of the original Metal Gear. |
| Platforms | Game Boy Color |
| Released | April 24, 2000 |
| Genre | Shooter, Tactical, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | E |
| Genre | Konami |
| Genre | Konami, Gradiente |
| Ratings | 78/100 (38 reviews) |