Konami's legendary titles may be PS5 exclusives. Read on to learn more about these rumors and how fans are reacting.
A Rumored Deal with Sony for Konami's Legendary Titles
PS5 Exclusivity Confirmed for Silent Hill 2 Remake
Konami has been quiet with plans for their highly sought classic IPs these past years. The final games released in the Silent Hill franchise were Silent Hill: Book of Memories and Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012. Metal Gear franchise had Metal Gear Survive in 2018, Castlevania Requiem in 2018, and most of the games after were ports of older games in a bundle.
Fans of Konami, though, are optimistic that their beloved games will make a comeback.
The remake of Silent Hill 2 by Bloober Team, which will be a PS5 exclusive, has been revealed. The creative director and lead designer have spoken highly of their tight collaboration with the game's original designers to preserve the distinctive Silent Hill ambiance while modernizing the gameplay. As shown in their trailer last year, it will be a PS5 and PC exclusive.
Speculation for Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania on State of Play 2023
There have been mentions that the classic Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, and Silent Hill video games from Konami will only be available on PlayStation 5. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is also rumored to be a PS5 exclusive, and it could strengthen Sony's portfolio of AAA games. Windows Central's Jez Corden tweeted that he heard similar rumors about Metal Gear Solid exclusivity for PlayStation. He added that he heard Sony landed a deal with Konami for Silent Hill, Metal Gear, and possibly a new Castlevania. As the conversation continued, it was speculated that information would be confirmed at the State of Play around June 2023.
When rumors like this surface in the gaming industry, it's crucial to remain cautious and take them with a grain of salt until an official announcement is made. Even though there have been reports about the exclusivity of these Konami titles, there is no official confirmation from PlayStation or Konami.
It's important to note that even if the rumors are true, exclusivity deals can be temporary, and games can eventually release on other platforms. Therefore, it's best to wait for official confirmation from the companies involved and not to make any assumptions or speculations based on rumors.
