The highly-acclaimed action-adventure stealth gaming franchise known as MGS has taken a break for the past few years, when Hideo Kojima, and the publisher decided to go their separate ways. However, it seems that the publisher may be preparing for a return to the MGS franchise.
According to a recent issue of Famitsu, a well-respected Japanese video game magazine, the producer of MGS wrote that «2023 will be a year of many announcements» for Konami Digital Entertainment. Noriaki’s keyword for 2023 is «long-awaited,» sparking speculation among fans that a brand new game in the MGS series may be in development. It’s worth noting that Noriaki did not specifically mention MGS in his statement, but given his involvement with the series, it’s possible that he was alluding to a return to the MGS franchise.
While it’s always exciting to hear about potential new releases in a beloved series, it’s important to temper expectations. Noriaki’s statement may simply mean that Konami has a number of announcements planned for 2023, and it’s possible that none of them will be related to MGS. However, it’s natural for fans to get enthused about the possibility of a brand new game in the series, especially after the less-than-stellar reception of the spin-off game MGS: Survive.
It’s worth noting that Hideo Kojima, the creator behind Metal Gear Solid, is not currently involved with Konami or the series currently. Kojima is busy with his own projects, such as the highly-about game D.S., which was released in 2019. It remains to be seen if Kojima will return at some point to the MGS series, but for now, it seems that any upcoming releases will be created separate from his involvement.
In the review section of this article, it’s worth thinking about the effect that Hideo Kojima’s departure has had on the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Kojima was a major creative force behind the series, and his absence has been noticed by many fans. While it’s possible that a new team at Konami could deliver a engaging brand new game in the series, it’s hard to say whether it will be able to capture the same magic that made the earlier games so beloved. Only time will tell what the future holds for Metal Gear Solid, but as of now, it’s thrilling to think about the possibilities of what a new entry in the series could bring.