It was in 1998 that the Steel Gear franchise reworked into its 3D counterpart courtesy of Steel Gear Stable. Now that includes brand-new graphics and the arrival of protagonist, Stable Snake, it marked one thing of a delicate reboot to the unique 2D video games.
Now, virtually three a long time on, the Steel Gear Stable franchise is taken into account the most effective in gaming, however with its creator, Hideo Kojima, leaving Konami following the launch of Steel Gear Stable V: The Phantom Ache in 2015, the long run is wanting unsure for the beloved stealth motion sequence.
To be able to see what gamers would consider a Steel Gear Stable universe with out Kojima on the helm, Konami launched Steel Gear Stable Delta: Snake Eater again in August 2025 however, on the time of writing, a possible Steel Gear Stable 6 has but to be introduced or confirmed.
As such, Konami has revealed that the way forward for the franchise relies upon solely on how properly each Steel Gear Stable Delta: Snake Eater and releases corresponding to Steel Gear Stable Grasp Assortment Quantity 2 carry out, the latter of which launched again in August 2026. Nonetheless, with this assortment presently sitting at a ‘Blended’ assessment score on Steam, it’s not wanting good.
Regardless of not making any main bulletins in current months, it appears as if Konami is in a difficult spot, however the return of the unique Stable Snake actor could give the studio the push it wants.
Based on Akio Otsuka, the unique Japanese actor to painting Stable Snake in Steel Gear Stable, he can be eager about Konami making future video games within the franchise, even with out the help of Kojima. For him, he would like to return to the function, which served as a “sense of pleasure” for him.
In an interview with Japanese outlet Bunshun, Otsuka mentioned, “There are Steel Gear followers everywhere in the world, and so they’ve been ready patiently for [another one]. So, for his or her sake, let’s make yet another Steel Gear!” When requested if he nonetheless felt the identical despite the fact that Kojima would not be on the helm, he continued, “I believe, ‘Why not?’ It’s okay to do it [not]? That’s how I really feel.”
Nonetheless, over on r/PS5, followers have been discussing whether or not extra titles within the Steel Gear Stable franchise can be a good suggestion, or whether or not it’s time for the enduring stealth motion sequence to lastly relaxation.
“Legendary franchise,” one consumer wrote. “The story is completed. Unsure what they’d do apart from remakes (MSX video games?). I would somewhat they don’t milk it and break it.” One other agreed, including, “In the event that they do something with Steel Gear, I would actually somewhat or not it’s one thing new. Snake’s story is completed.”
With others hoping that we are going to ultimately obtain remakes of Steel Gear 1 and a couple of in the identical vein because the Resident Evil franchise, it stays to be seen what Konami will do subsequent. For now, nonetheless, the long run stays unsure regardless of rumors that yet another remaster compilation, titled Steel Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 3, will probably be subsequent in line.
- Launched
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October 20, 1998
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
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Konami Laptop Leisure Japan
- Engine
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Fox Engine
