After what has most actually felt like an eternity for many people, 5 of the mainline Steel Gear video games are actually obtainable to Nintendo followers on the Change by way of Steel Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 1. Whereas it is maybe not probably the most pristine package deal that we had been hoping for, it is however a strong (ha!) compilation that gives the right entry-point for newcomers and a superb dose of nostalgia for veterans.
With Konami now seemingly poking its head again into the world of ‘AAA’ sport improvement after an prolonged hiatus, it is admittedly acquired us considering: what precisely do we wish from Steel Gear now? In any case, a current video that includes none aside from David Hayter, voice actor for protagonist Snake, is inflicting waves in the neighborhood due to a reasonably intriguing promise that “that is solely the start” (which, we admit, is probably going simply in relation to the ‘Legacy Sequence’ itself, however we will dream).
Let’s take into account what we already know. With the launch of Steel Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 1, it is secure to imagine that Konami is planning a second quantity within the not-too-distant future, with present rumours pointing to the inclusion of Steel Gear Stable 4: Weapons of the Patriots, Steel Gear Stable: Peace Walker, and Steel Gear Stable 5: The Phantom Ache (with Floor Zeroes presumably added in for good measure). Whereas we may debate all day as to the viability of those video games on the Change itself, let’s assume for now that it is on its method (Konami will not need to go up that 130 million set up base).
We additionally know {that a} full remake of Steel Gear Stable 3: Snake Eater is within the works at Konami, with help from Virtuos, dubbed Steel Gear Stable Delta: Snake Eater. This one is not coming to the Change attributable to its frankly insane stage of element leveraging Unreal Engine 5, however we won’t fully rule out a launch on Nintendo’s subsequent main piece of {hardware}, at any time when that’s.
One factor that is a whole unknown in the intervening time is whether or not Konami is prepared to interrupt away from remakes and ports and create a model new title within the Steel Gear timeline. After all, the principle sticking level right here is that franchise creator and director, Hideo Kojima, is not working for the corporate, and hasn’t been for eight years now. Steel Gear is Kojima’s child, and for a lot of followers of the collection, it appears virtually unfathomable to think about Konami engaged on a model new title with out him (particularly after the critically panned Steel Gear Survive).
That stated, there may be undoubtedly a spot within the timeline that many, together with this author, would like to see crammed. With out going into spoiler territory, Steel Gear Stable 5: The Phantom Ache ended lots earlier than followers had been anticipating, and the pure transition from that sport into the unique Steel Gear is conspicuously lacking. Whether or not Konami has the chops to fill this hole to an appropriate commonplace is, at the least in the interim, a tough query to reply.
So, what say you, people? What would you like from the Steel Gear franchise going ahead? Are you content to obtain extra ports? Would you need to see the Delta remake on future Nintendo {hardware}? Or are you hoping Konami can develop the Steel Gear canon? Pop your vote within the under ballot and tell us with a remark.
Let’s get a Change port of Steel Gear Rising: Revengeance although, eh? You hear us, Konami?
