Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: What PC Specs Do You Need to Run the Game?
What a thrill. Kojima’s 2004 masterpiece is getting a modern remake from Konami, with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releasing on August 28. Is there still an outrageously long ladder? There better be. Will you be able to wait a week, real time, for a boss to die of old age? I hope so. Metal Gear Solid is a weird series.
Photo: Konami
But, just like with GoW: Reloaded earlier this week, those fresh, cutting-edge graphics have a lot of folks wondering if their computer will even be able to handle it. And if you don’t have a ray-tracing capable GPU, it’s looking like it might be time for an upgrade. So, let’s answer the big question:
Can My Computer Run Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater?
A note on the specs: the official sheets only list NVIDIA cards. Reportedly, this is a trend with the MGS series, as MGS:5 is the same way. Historically, AMD cards do work for MGS games, so long as they are approximately equivalent to their NVIDIA counterparts.
Minimum Specs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super (8GB)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
While most of the recommended specs are fairly low -- 16GB of RAM is pretty much standard at this point and both CPUs are a couple generations old -- the sticking point is going to be the minimum GPU, which lists the RTX 2060 Super (8GB) model. This entry-level card is also a few generations old, so be sure to check your current PC.
Recommended Specs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
The recommended specs are definitely beefier, though, again, primarily in the GPU department. The RAM requirement is unchanged and the Intel processor has had a bit of a bump, but AMD remains constant. However, an NVIDIA RTX 3080 is a pretty massive leap from the RTX 2060, being a one-generation-newer card focused on mid-high-end builds, though, importantly, both support ray tracing. That said, if you have a newer 40-series or 50-series card, even if it's a bit more budget-focused, you should be okay.
Best computers to run Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Minimum:
Laptops:
- HP Victus 15-fb2000nr 15.6" Gaming Laptop Computer - Mica Silver
- Acer Nitro V 16 AI Copilot+ PC ANV16-61-R8UE 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Shale Black
Desktops:
Recommended:
Laptops:
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-934N 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Abyssal Black
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614PP-MS96 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Eclipse Gray
Desktops:
Max Power:
Laptops:
- MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-412US 18" Gaming Laptop Computer - Core Black
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX-XS98 18" Gaming Laptop Computer Platinum Collection - Off Black
Desktops:
- CyberpowerPC Gamer Supreme Liquid Cool SLC5300M Gaming PC
- PowerSpec G912 Gaming PC
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is available now on Steam.
Not sure which computer is right for your MGS Delta (or other gaming) needs? Stop by your local Micro Center and speak to one of our knowledgeable associates. They’ll be happy to help you show you why we’re PC Mag’s #1 rated electronics retailer and help find the perfect computer for all of your needs.
Because at Micro Center, we don’t do this for honor. But for you. Snake eater.
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Sean Mekinda is Micro Center's Associate Editor, with three years of experience on The Micro Center Community and writing credits across the internet, including Polygon, 25YL, and 614 Magazine. He's been writing about and reviewing tech for over five years. Sean has a specialty in gaming, peripherals, and creative projects designed to make your life easier, especially when it comes to tabletop gaming.
