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Modders Transform Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Before Konami Can!

2025-08-29

Author: Ken Lee

PC Modders Take the Lead!

In an incredible display of creativity and skill, PC modders have jumped into action, optimizing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater ahead of any official updates from Konami.

The Performance Struggle

The eagerly awaited Metal Gear remake has faced backlash for its performance issues, particularly on the PS5 Pro, where players have reported jarring stuttering during gameplay. Despite Konami acknowledging some specific problems before launch, general optimization hasn't been addressed.

Community Solutions Over Official Patches

Within days of the game’s release, modders have proven more than capable of addressing these issues. Modder FrancisLouis has introduced the 'Metal Gear Optimiser' through NexusMods, which significantly reduces stuttering by optimizing shader compilation and asset streaming. However, results can vary based on the user’s hardware.

Other remarkable mods, like 'Better Uncap FPS v1.2' by Mstrthief and 'Unlocked FPS' from Hybred, promise to unlock the framerate and deliver a smoother experience for players.

Unpredictable Yet Hilariously Fun Mod!

Among the many mods available, one stands out for its absurdity: created by modder Fiend, this mod allows players to replace Snake with none other than the legendary creator of Metal Gear, Hideo Kojima himself. Although Kojima has claimed he won’t play the remake due to his bitter breakup with Konami, that hasn't stopped the community from bringing him into the action!

Epic's Call-Out to Developers

Adding fuel to the fire, Epic Games' chief Tim Sweeney has recently pointed fingers at developers for optimization issues when using Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This has sparked further discussions about performance and player experiences.

What’s Next for Metal Gear Fans?

As modders continue to enhance the game, fans are left wondering how long it will take for Konami to release their own fixes. Until then, players may find the modding community their best bet for an optimal gaming experience.