Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami is back with a bang, and to prove it, it hosted a livestream showcase on June 12 called Konami Press Start Live.
The half-hour-long livestream featured game updates and appearances from Konami developers and producers, introducing us to the "creative minds behind some of Konami's most iconic franchises," as well as giving us an extended look at Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill f, and more. Here's what was revealed…
Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater
Surprising no one, it’s Solid Snake who kicks off the show. Konami shared an extended teaser from its upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remaster, Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater, and reminded us that the Snake vs. Monkey minigame is on the way for PS5 players, with a Bomberman variant for Xbox consoles. And the Secret Theater, of course, but I don’t suppose any of us have forgotten about that.
Even though boss fights should feel very familiar, we can expect AI and animation improvements for boss fights. There’s also the Sneaking DLC Pack, which includes costumes that are “unique in appearance,” with some boasting special effects. You’ll also find items, weapons and uniforms in-game.
Finally, Fox Hunt mode. It is a completely original, online multiplayer mode. Though it shares a world with Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater, the “gameplay is completely different.” It’s not just a reskinned Metal Gear Online mode, however; expect it to be “its own, new type of mode” based on the series’ trademark stealth and infiltration mechanics. Expect more details soon ahead of its release on August 28.
Darwin’s Paradox
I don’t suppose any of us were expecting to see Darwin again, an octopus who is “suddenly torn from his ocean by a mysterious beam of light.” The inaugural game from ZDT Studio, Darwin’s Paradox sees poor Darwin wake up in an industrial complex and then sets off with just one goal — to get back home to the ocean again.
Expect to explore a “multitude of environments, moods, challenges, and gameplay mechanics,” and while he sure does look cute, Darwin isn’t coasting on his looks alone; his natural abilities are amplified to create more “interesting gameplay mechanics and humorous touches.”
eFootball
Barcelona’s iconic trio, MSN —Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luis Suarez — introduce us to the next season of eFootball. They may not play on the pitch for Barcelona together anymore, but they’re clearly united in their enthusiasm for Konami’s soccer sim for couch and online co-op.
We saw the trio back in action in their Catalonian hayday circa 2015, the same year they beat Juventus in the Champions League Final.
eFootball is free-to-play now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC via Windows and Steam, as well as mobile devices.
eBaseball MLB Pro Spirit
Pro Spirit is a mobile baseball game where you can play with all 30 MLB teams, and their real-life line-ups. Realistic graphics “make it easy to feel like you’re on the field, any time, anywhere.”
This year Konami has partnered with some of the sport’s biggest, including LA Dodgers’ and National League MVP Shohei Ohtani. Some of the MLB’s current star players have “chosen their own favorite players, and you can play them all in the game,” too. New this year, Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman and San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill are joining the MLB Pro Spirit lineup.
Yi-Gi-Oh!
Grant Dean Williams, Charlotte Hornets forward and former Boston Celtics basketball player is a huge Yi-Gi-Oh! Fan, playing the games and watching the anime growing up. In an undisputed “game recognizes game” moment, Williams says he’s experienced a lot of challenges, whether that’s “trying to find a new tweak on a new Exodia deck, or trying to take down a trap-tricks deck.” He says it takes a lot of skill and courage to build the right deck and be a skilled duellist. That’s why he stopped by wish all participants in the Duellist Cups, Road to Worlds, and World Championships the very best of luck.
The South American world cup qualifiers have already taken place, but Central American WCQ is set for July 4-6, Oceania July 5-6, and North America July 11-13. European participants can step up July 25-27.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game The Chronicles — a promotional short anime series — is still playing monthly on the official YouTube channel, and the Early Days Collection will be on sale at 20 percent off on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam until Sunday, June 15.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster and Suikoden Star Leap
Producer of Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, Rui Naito, and director Tatsuya Ogushi stopped by to tell us that since the release in March, they’ve been getting great feedback from players, including those who have stepped into the series for the very first time. Furthermore, the game — which includes both the first and second games in Konami’s storied RPG series — is now coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
For Nintendo Switch 2, the resolution and frame rate have been tweaked to “match the performance of the console,” as well as better sound and visual, a double-speed battle function, as well as a shortcut button for auto-battles.
But there’s more. Producer Shinya Fujimatsu introduced us to Suikoden Star Leap, a brand new RPG set in the Suikoden world, and the first mobile game in the series. It's also coming to Steam.
Gradius Origins
Remember Gradius? It’s okay — it debuted waaay back in 1985, so you’ll be forgiven for missing it the first time around. And now it’s coming to a whole new generation of gamers courtesy of Gradius Origins, which is coming to PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 7, 2025.
Deliver At All Costs
Far Out Games' manic delivery game is back with a new teaser. Winston, who prides himself on delivering with "utmost delivery," shows us exactly what he means by that "at all costs" bit. Yikes. It's bright, it's stylish, its bizarre, and there's a mystery at the center of it, and... it's out now! Buy it now on PC via Steam, GOG, or Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series.
Eden’s Zero
Surprise! Based on the manga by Hiro Mashima — the author of Fairy Tail and Rave Master —Eden’s Zero is finally getting a game adaptation. It’s coming to PC via Steam and Windows, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series, on July 15, 2025.
If that feels like too long a wait, a demo is available now, and it lets all your progress carry over into the full game, too.
Survival Kids
Konami has dropped another taste of Survival Kids, its family-friendly, multiplayer adventure that sees you work with other players to escape the islands. You can play co-op locally or online and team up instantly with GameChat and GameShare. There’s no inventory management — which is astonishing for a game released in 2025 — and simple crafting, with “short, fast-paced play sessions.” It’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and oh, did I mention it’s available now?!
Silent Hill f
After a slew of bright, colorful, family-friendly games, Konami brought us back down to earth with a bump, reminding us of the nightmare fuel that is Silent Hill f. Series producer Motoi Okamoto reminded us that while Silent Hill is a series that “fuses the essence of western and Japanese horror,” he felt as though “Japanese horror had been lost.”
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
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