The highly anticipated remake of the classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaters is just a few days down the road. Konami is building the MGS 3 Remake from the ground up in a faithful recreation of the original. With returning voice actors for the iconic Metal Gear characters, upgraded visuals, new combat mechanics, and more. MGS 3 had some of the most iconic characters in the series, adding to epic encounters and boss fights in all of gaming. Let’s take a look at all the returning faces in the upcoming Stealth Game and explore all the Metal Gear Solid Characters.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Characters: Heroes, Villains, and Companions
These Metal Gear Solid characters are at the heart of what made Snake Eater a legendary video game. And the upcoming remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater promises to deliver the same magic with modern elements. Konami has confirmed that the majority of the voice actors will be reprising their roles. Including the return of David Hayter as Snake, alongside beloved personalities like The Boss, Ocelot, EVA, Volgin, and more.
The new remake promises to deliver enhanced visuals, lifelike animations, and redefined combat mechanics. Bringing these iconic Metal Gear Solid Characters including the heroes, villains, and companions into a new era.
Naked Snake (Main Protagonist)
The Protagonist of MGS 3 and the Original Snake, Naked Snake, infiltrates deep into the Soviet Union. Sent to rescue Nikolai Sokolov, a Soviet scientist behind the creation of the Shagohad, Nuclear equipped battle tank. Players follow Snake through the Virtuous Mission to extract Sokolov and dismantle the plans of Colonel Volgin. And most importantly, to hunt down his former mentor, The Boss.
A seasoned soldier, Snake follows the order of his superiors in the service of his country. While battling moral dilemmas of patriotism, loyalty, and betrayal. Naked Snake’s story starts in Metal Gear Solid 3 and now in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
The Boss
The Boss is the legendary soldier and Snake’s former mentor, now finding herself on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Defecting to the Soviet Union to aid Colonel Volgin in his sinister plans to unleash the Shagahod. The Boss, while being a true patriot, blurs the line between being a soldier and loyalty till the end. Making her one of the most enigmatic and revered heroes in the Metal Gear Saga. Ready to sacrifice herself to save her country and die as a true patriot.
The Boss’s character in Metal Gear Solid 3 is not only synonymous with the game but revered throughout the Metal Gear Series for her actions and patriotism. Teaching the player’s true meaning of service and sacrifice. Snake will encounter The Boss as she leads the band of special forces soldiers known as the legendary Cobra Unit.
The Cobra Unit
The Cobra Unit is one of the most beloved and recognizable Metal Gear Universe Characters in the entire series. A Special Forces team handpicked and led by one of the The Boss during World War 2. The Cobra Unit is not just a band of highly skilled soldiers, but each represents a primal emotion experienced in warfare: The Joy (Boss), The Sorrow, The Pain, The Fear, The Fury, The Pain, and The End. Each member faces off with Snake during the events of Snake Eater’s story. With the Cobra Unit smbolizing the spectrum of war, making each member of the Cobra Unit feel more than just soldiers.
The Cobra Unit consists of
- The Joy (Boss) – Group Leader
- The Sorrow
- The Fear
- The Fury
- The Pain
- The End
The Sorrow
Spiritual medium for the Cobra Unit and their battlefield communicator with the dead. Unlike his comrades, The Sorrow rarely engages in direct combat but instead acts as a guide between life and death. The Sorrow’s ability to communicate with fallen soldiers earned him a mystic reputation.
Spoiler Alert: Snake comes face to face with The Sorrow even after his death as an apparition during the haunting “river of the dead” sequence. Always reminding the players that war leaves behind not just victories but countless souls, wandering the afterlife in despair.
The Fear
Embodying the primal emotion of terror during warfare, The Fear is a well-skilled and agile fighter. He uses his double crossbows and unnatural flexibility to disorient opponents. To instill the emotion of Fear in his enemies, The Fear employs stealth tactics paired with camouflage, venom-tipped arrows, and his unsettling acrobatics. The Fear is one of the most unsettling and ferocious members of The Cobra Unit, making him one of the most recognizable Metal Gear Solid Characters, using psychological dominance and panic as his greatest weapon.
The Fury
A former cosmonaut from the Union, The Fury represented the uncontrollable anger of war. The Fury’s backstory is as gruesome as his tactics. After surviving a space mission gone wrong, leaving his entire body burnt, the man inside descended into madness. Become a walking inferno, The Fury’s obsession with fire symbolized his inner demons and torments, turning it into a weapon and manifesting his anger into his greatest weapon.
The Pain
One of the most unsettling threats Snake has ever faced is The Pain. Embodying the feeling of constant suffering inherent in war. The Pain uses hordes of hornets as live weapons against his foes, turning them into shields, bullets, and even explosive projectiles. The Pain’s power came at a great cost of his own body being constantly stung and bitten by the very hornets he uses as weapons. Truly giving meaning to the constant pain soldiers endure in war, symbolizing the unavoidable torment soldiers endure on the battlefield, carrying agony as both weapon and burden.
The End
One of the greatest Metal Gear Solid Characters and boss fights of all time. The End was the Cobra Unit’s elite sniper and the embodiment of patience, relying on pure skill, willpower, and marksmanship to hunt down his enemies. The End, though, was more than just a Sniper; he was the living embodiment of the inevitability of death, patiently waiting until the moment was right to strike. His boss fight remains as one of the most iconic boss fights in all of gaming history.
EVA
EVA is the true heartthrob of the original Metal Gear Solid 3. This shows off perfectly with her popularity among new and veteran fans alike. EVA is a KGB informant, sent to assist Snake during the events of the Virtuous Mission. While an agent for the KGB, EVA has something more than a mix of emotions behind her smile with own agendas trying to obtain the Philosopher’s Legacy. The player as Snake grows and develops a bond with EVA throughout the game. Turning her into one of the most beloved Metal Gear Solid female characters.
Ocelot
The young and cocky gunslinger, Ocelot, is the ambitious GRU Major obsessed with Snake. The player will encounter Ocelot throughout Metal Gear Solid Delta and frequently duel with the young major. Ocelot is one of the key characters throughout the Metal Gear Saga. Hiding his real agendas behind his quirky remarks and flamboyant aura. Displaying a certain more than meets the eye personality, shaping the future plot of the games. Ocelot is one of the more fun Metal Gear Solid characters in the Delta, and his charm adds a much-needed break from the stealth action and chaos of the jungle.
Colonel Volgin
Colonel Volgin, the big baddy of MGS Delta, is the primary antagonist and a ruthless Soviet officer who uses his powers to quench his thirst for violence and control. Volgin possesses the Shagohod, a nuclear-equipped battle tank, and he plans to assert dominance over the Soviet Union and the world beyond. The players will have to relentlessly fight off the evil brute and his many sadistic tactics throughout the game; all the while, the giant possesses electric abilities due to a rare condition.
Major Zero
Major Zero is Snake’s supervising officer during the Virtuous Mission and the leader of the FOX unit. He guides Snake throughout his mission via radio support and advises Snake in his quest to take down Volgin and his former mentor, The Boss. His strategic insights and calm demeanor make him a stabilizing force for Snake, and Zero and Snake mutually admire and respect each other.
Nikolai Sokolov
Sokolov is the mission objective of the Virtuous Mission and the Soviet Scientist responsible for creating the Shagohod. He hopes to use his creation as leverage to defect to the West and secure his family’s safety, while becoming a pawn and trapped in the evil clutches of Volgin. Sokolov captures the uneasy feeling of what sacrifices civilians endure during power struggles and war.
Para-Medic & Signit
Paramedic and Sigint are both part of Snake’s support team, providing Snakes with medical and weapons equipment info while on the mission. Each of these companion holds a different appeal and, with constant radio chatter with Snakes, offers a touch of humor and humanity to the game. Both provide in-depth knowledge to Snake, with Medic informing medical advice on injuries, local flora and fauna, and survival tips, while Sigint offers in-depth knowledge of specialized equipment and weapons.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date and Platforms
The highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set to launch on August 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition will gain 48 hours early access. Along with exclusive downloadable content, including special skins, weapon packs, and more.
The remake not only faithfully rebuilds the classic MGS 3, but also reintroduces fan-favorite features like the Snake vs Monkey game mode, along with the new revamped multiplayer mode called Fox Hunt.
Summary
Metal Gear Solid Delta characters are some of the best and most recognizable in the series. Each contributes to the complex themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice, and the emotions of war. Their interactions with Snake throughout the game shape the emotional core of the story, making the mission both a test of skill and a journey through the moral ambiguities of espionage and patriotism. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be released on August 28 on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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