So, everyone's hyped about the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, right? It's awesome to see Konami diving back into the series like that. However, in a recent interview in Japan, Noriaki Okamura, the producer for the Metal Gear series, got real about what might be coming *after* Snake Eater. And let me tell you, he didn't beat around the bush.

Specifically, the question of a Metal Gear Solid 4 remake came up. Now, MGS4 is a fan favorite for a lot of reasons. I remember playing it back in the day, being blown away by the graphics and the sheer scope of the story. But Okamura-san pointed out that remaking MGS4 would be "quite a challenge."

Why? Well, it's because MGS4 was designed to be a showcase for the PlayStation 3's capabilities. It pushed the hardware to its limits, using all sorts of graphical tricks and techniques that were cutting-edge at the time. Trying to recreate that level of visual fidelity on modern hardware while still capturing the original's feel would be no small feat.

Plus, let's be honest, MGS4's story is... complicated. It's full of twists and turns, philosophical musings, and some pretty out-there moments. Modernizing that narrative while staying true to the source material would be a delicate balancing act. You wouldn't want to lose what made the original special, but you also want it to appeal to a new audience. It's a tightrope walk, for sure.

Although he didn't confirm or deny anything concrete about future remakes, Okamura's comments definitely give you something to think about. While we wait for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which should be amazing, the future of the franchise is still up in the air!