Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
2004 · PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC
Big Boss saga
All its versions
| Game | Year | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater(this page) | 2004 | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC | Original |
| Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater | 2025 | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC | Remake |
Also available in: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
What it is
Naked Snake survives a Cold War jungle mission that explains Big Boss, The Boss, and the wound under the whole saga.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 2 | 2004 | PlayStation 2 | JP |
| PlayStation 2 | 2004 | PlayStation 2 | NA |
| PlayStation 2 | 2005 | PlayStation 2 | EU |
| PlayStation 3 | 2011 | HD Collection | WW |
| Xbox 360 | 2011 | HD Collection | WW |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Snake Eater 3D | WW |
| PC | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| PlayStation 4 | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| PlayStation 5 | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| Switch | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
| Xbox Series X/S | 2023 | Master Collection Vol. 1 | WW · Digital |
Where it sits in the story
Cold War origins (1964)
Set in 1964, making it the first major story in the Metal Gear timeline.
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #1
It is a self-contained origin story with the fewest continuity prerequisites and the strongest emotional hook.
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