The highly-acclaimed action-adventure stealth video game series known as Metal Gear Solid has been on a hiatus for the past few years, when Hideo Kojima, and Konami decided to go their separate ways. However, it seems that Konami may be getting ready for a return to the Metal Gear Solid franchise.



According to a recent issue of Famitsu, a well-respected Japanese video game magazine, the producer of MGS wrote that "2023 will be a year of many announcements" for Konami Digital Entertainment. Noriaki's keyword for 2023 is "long-awaited," igniting speculation among fans that a new mainline entry in the MGS series may be in development. It's worth noting that Okamura did not specifically mention Metal Gear Solid in his statement, but given his involvement with the series, it's possible that he was hinting at a return to the MGS franchise.



It's always thrilling to hear about potential new releases in a beloved series, it's crucial to manage expectations. Noriaki's statement may simply mean that Konami has a number of announcements planned for 2023, and it's likely that not a single one will be related to Metal Gear Solid. Still, it's natural for fans to get enthused about the possibility of a brand new game in the series, particularly after the disappointing reception of the spin-off game Metal Gear Survive.



It's worth noting that Hideo Kojima, the creator behind Metal Gear Solid, is not currently involved with Konami or the series currently. Kojima is working on his own projects, including the highly-anticipated game D.S., which was released in 2019. It remains to be seen if Kojima will return at some point to the Metal Gear Solid series, but for now, it seems that any potential future releases will be developed without his involvement.



In this review of this article, it's worth thinking about the impact that Hideo Kojima's departure has had on the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Kojima was a significant driving force behind the series, and his absence has been noticed by many fans. Although it's feasible that a fresh team at Konami could deliver a compelling brand new game in the series, it's difficult to predict whether it will be able to recapture the same magic that made the earlier games so beloved. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Metal Gear Solid, but for now, it's thrilling to think about the possibilities of what a brand new game in the series could bring.