Hmm, this is going to take a lot of time for all the jungle sneak pastures who have ever done it while quietly humming their own tune. The government of Konami just announced the release of the official soundtrack of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater through all primary music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc. Well, this is going to happen right at this moment. The album titled METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK has already been made available across Spotify, Apple Music, and other similar platforms. The upcoming remake’s complete score has already been laid out for the players to get into some tactical espionage action mood or just doing the household chores with more thrill attached.
The news had a big impact on gamers who have been watching the Delta remake saga. The music is, like, a huge factor in the MGS atmosphere, you know? Those suspenseful tunes, the dramatic themes of boss fights, the oddly funky pieces that go along with your crawling through a swamp. If the soundtrack is available for streaming, then you can finally create the perfect playlist for ‘CQC Practice’ without going through old game files. It is a smart move by Konami to build up interest and allow the players to reconnect with that classic audio ambience before the game comes out.
However, the announcement did not go unreturned reactions from the community, as had been anticipated. The internet never sleeps. You could say the hype squad was always there on social media, for example, there was user ‘Tt’ (@eli_r11306) who could not be more satisfied and in a way, particularly pointed to “Don’t Be Afraid” which is now finally on streaming with a crying salute emoji. That’s a deep-cut track reference, indicating the real fans are paying attention. Another user, AndyFloss, thanked them for “finally releasing the OST used at the Death of The Boss!” So for some of the users, this is a real dream come true after a long time of these tracks being locked away.
There was also the hyped-up… let’s call them the ‘Kojima Or Bust’ squadula. One response from N8 was simple: “No thanks… MGS ended with Hideo.” Oof, that is a strong no-go. The feeling is still out there, more powerful than ever. Some gamers just won’t accept any Metal Gear without the original creator’s direct involvement, and a soundtrack drop will definitely not be enough to change their minds or convince them. Another user, Boba Shred, called them “Kojima deniers” and asked the company to sell the older MGS games instead. Their priorities are completely out of whack!
Not to mention, the comment section quickly turned into a customer service portal where users made requests for different services like asking for a vinyl release, saying Apple Music couldn’t find it, and YouTube Music wanting something like please add 120fps support for the main game’s PC version! Someone even asked for updates on the mysterious ‘Foxhunt’ project. It’s almost as if everyone saw the tweet and then thought, ‘Cool, but while I have you…’
The need for more music was a main topic. Many users like PSSN were thankful, but they immediately asked for the official soundtracks of other games in the series to follow. “FINALLY!!! Now give us MGS2,” was another user’s demand. It’s pretty clear that even though this is a victory, the community sees it as the first step, they want the entire music library of the franchise to be at their fingertips.
And then…we had the Fortnite players. Seriously. There were at least two distinct replies that talked about the Fortnite collaboration. One person asked about “wave 2 skins,” whereas the other, Cole, just posted a sad face along with a picture hinting that the collaboration still hasn’t happened. It’s comical and it somewhat shows how much gaming culture has fused today. In the same discussion, where people debate about the artistic soul of Metal Gear, others are just predicting when Snake will do the Griddy.
What did we get to know from all this? The Metal Gear Solid Delta soundtrack release is a goodie, a nice piece of fan service that caters to nostalgia and gives a sneak peek at the same time. Nevertheless, the reaction shows that the Metal Gear community is, well, quite complex. They are split along passionate lines and have specific demands; moreover, they have a mix of optimism and skepticism in their watchful approach to every Konami move. Sharing the music is a great vibe but the gamers are still waiting for the larger one regarding the game’s quality, future classic releases, and yes, seemingly, cosmetics in other games.
Regardless, it is there for you if you want to listen to it. It might get you all excited for Delta. It might just make you want to go for a replay on your PlayStation or Xbox.
