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Metal Gear

Fresh · 0–25% of the usual gap
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Konami · 1998–present · 9 Entries

Cadence5.25 yrs
Last entry1 yr
Expected~Nov 2030
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
91 (1998) → 88 (2025)
Average 85 across 9 entries
  1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

    Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

    Latest entry|Released Aug 28, 2025|Very late

    Since last release: 10 yrs
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    Typical release: Aug 2018
    Usual gap then: 3 yrs
    7 yrs late

    Since this release: 1 yr 2 mos

    IGDB user rating 88View ↗

  2. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    Released Sep 01, 2015|Very late

    Since last release: 5 yrs 4 mos
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
    Typical release: Feb 2012
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    3 yrs 7 mos late

    IGDB user rating 85View ↗

  3. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

    Released Apr 29, 2010|A little late

    Since last release: 1 yr 11 mos
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
    Typical release: Mar 2010
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    2 months late

    IGDB user rating 80View ↗

  4. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

    Released Jun 12, 2008|A little early

    Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
    Typical release: Oct 2008
    Usual gap then: 2 yrs
    4 months early

    IGDB user rating 87View ↗

  5. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

    Released Dec 05, 2006|A little late

    Since last release: 2 yrs 1 mo
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    Typical release: Aug 2006
    Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
    3 months late

    IGDB user rating 68View ↗

  6. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

    Released Nov 17, 2004|Early

    Since last release: 8 mos
    Previous: Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
    Typical release: Nov 2006
    Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
    2 yrs early

    IGDB user rating 93View ↗

  7. Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

    Released Mar 09, 2004

    IGDB user rating 83View ↗

  8. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

    Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

    Released Nov 13, 2001

    IGDB user rating 89View ↗

  9. Metal Gear Solid

    Metal Gear Solid

    First entry|Released Sep 03, 1998

    IGDB user rating 91View ↗

Metal Gear

1998 — 2025

  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
  • Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
  • Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
9 Entries

Metal Gear FAQ

When is the next Metal Gear game coming out?
Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 5.25 years, the next Metal Gear game is expected around November 2030. The latest entry is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Aug 28, 2025).
How long is the usual gap between Metal Gear games?
Lately, mainline Metal Gear games arrive about every 5.25 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 9 entries since 1998, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest Metal Gear game?
The most recent mainline Metal Gear game is Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, released Aug 28, 2025.
How many mainline Metal Gear games are there?
There are 9 mainline Metal Gear games, from Metal Gear Solid (1998) to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (2025).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track