Konami has launched an exciting new Photo Mode challenge for gamers playing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, with the main aim being to depict the most thrilling moments during the boss fight through photos. The official Metal Gear social media account also tweeted about the challenge, giving a tip to photographers and encouraging them to post their best shots taken with the in-game Photo Mode. The hashtags for the posts are #MGSDelta and #MGSPhotoMode. Then the gaming community responded by showing tremendous, sometimes even funny, screenshots from the most remarkable confrontations of the game, proving that they are totally in sync with the game.
So what, exactly, does the challenge entail? Basically, players go to the Photo Mode in Metal Gear Solid Delta during boss fights, and Konami wants them to snap the action. It can be the encounter with Volgin, the confrontation with The Boss, or any classical Eater fight; players are taking their best shots. If you look at the replies, you will see that people’s imagination when it comes to this is very wide.
A lot of players have participated and responded to it. Soloknivesonly shared a cinematic shot with “I love this picture” as the caption, and another player, JoyPad, posted a vibrant image right after the Volgin fight hoping it would still count for the challenge. Then comes PliskinOmar who shared the picture that “makes me laugh every time” showcasing that not every boss fight needs to be super serious. The variety in replies is just unbelievable—some are dramatic and emotional, some are action-packed, and some even hilarious.
It is not only about capturing the perfect moment. Some gamers have converted the challenge into an opportunity to voice their complaints regarding the game’s Photo Mode. User SaladSnayke replied to another comment, stating, “They really need to fix the photo mode man,” which highlights a problem that some gamers are experiencing with the feature. This sparked a mini-discussion whereby Soloknivesonly shared how he was able to get his shot during a cutscene by timing it perfectly but added that “You don’t get anything from the photo mode after beating the game,” which implies that there are some limitations or bugs that players are trying to exploit.
The nostalgia factor is undoubtedly very strong here. User VirgoRobb said “Still a beautiful game 20 years later,” next to their screenshot, which points out how the Metal Gear Solid Delta remake has maintained the original’s visual attractiveness. It is indeed remarkable that a game which was released two decades back is still so visually appealing because of modern graphics upgrades.
The level of creativity displayed is simply staggering. Gonzalo Crank pointed out he liked the Polaroid frame feature, further stating that “it makes it a little tougher to photograph during cutscenes,” which indicates the players are really indulging in experimenting with different filters and frames offered in Photo Mode. User CatLiquidity shared his “favorite shot of The Pain,” while WellsHFoster commented that “Boss fights are great for action shots,” implying that these high-energy moments are just right for some awesome photography.
It is certain, though, that not every comment was about the pictures taken. Some players saw this as a good opportunity to inquire about game updates, like Martin who wanted to know, “Are there anymore PS5 and Xbox Series X Performance updates anytime soon??” And, there was GhostPeppaMon who raised the issue of pricing with the query: “So when are you going to offer a proper realistic price to buy this remake?” Thus, even though most participants were focused on the Photo Mode challenge, the conversation did branch out to other aspects of the game.
The emotional tension of some of the boss fights is once more depicted in the photos. User geraltrrivia shared an image with “she was like a mother, and my master! #mgsdelta #mgsphotomode” as the caption, referring to the complex relationship between Snake and The Boss. In contrast, zxSOLIDxSNAKEzx considered his image as representing “Snake and Boss, The greatest ten minutes of their lives,” which is an accurate portrayal of that crucial plot twist.
What is really unexpected is that this basic Photo Mode challenge has brought the Metal Gear community together. Gamers are not only showing their screenshots but also discussing techniques, comparing their pics, and even helping each other out with Photo Mode problems. It has turned out to be another nice little creative place where everyone can come to and show off their most loved moments from the game.
The variety of bosses depicted in the submissions is also quite impressive. Images of Pain, Volgin, The End, and of course the Boss herself can be seen among the entries. User GigaSnake even shared a somewhat ambiguous picture along with the comment, “Something is off about this one…” letting everyone guess what they caught. And fortnitebigboss took a more artistic approach and titled their submission “Twas The End’s End.”
The technology factor is not a problem; on the contrary, it seems the players are having fun with the Photo Mode challenge. The interaction has been great, with many submissions coming in just hours after the initial tweet. It is a good sign that even in a storyline-driven and intense game like Metal Gear Solid Delta, there is still space for creative exploration and user interaction.
Konami’s challenge was a smart one. It has not only created a new way for players to interact with the game by simply sharing it but it also acts as a great user-generated content generator that almost turns the gathering of users’ posts into free marketing. So everybody wins—players get to showcase their photogenic skills and favorite moments, while the company gets a boost in terms of social media engagement.
By looking at these submissions, one cannot help but marvel at the variety of responses to the same boss fights by different players. Some focus on the fight while others highlight the emotional aspect, and again some just want to catch a perfect funny moment. It really shows how powerful the Photo Mode feature can be if properly executed in a game.
This challenge is still on at the time of writing and the new submissions continue to come in every day. So, if you are playing Metal Gear Solid Delta and haven’t tried the Photo Mode yet, now is the time to participate, and who knows about the epic boss fight shots you might be able to take! Just make sure that setting up the perfect shot might take longer than the actual boss fight—but hey, that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?
This Photo Mode challenge has become a tremendous success for the Metal Gear Solid Delta community. It has brought together the players, fueled their creativity, and also made them more aware of the game’s visual aspect and the memorable boss fights. There were minor technical grievances, but the overall reaction has been very positive, indicating that sometimes the simplest community engagement ideas turn out to be the most effective ones.
