Indie action game Spy Drops, which takes direct inspiration from the PlayStation classic Metal Gear Solid, has confirmed its PS5 release date. The title's PS5 version will officially bring the game to Sony's ecosystem, giving it a home on the family of consoles there Metal Gear Solid game started.
The Metal Gear Solid series arrived on the first iteration of the PlayStation with a massive bang, rebooting the retro classic Metal Gear series into a 3D, stealth-focused spy thriller. As visionary game creator Hideo Kojima's flagship series, the franchise has since taken on a life of its own, with five main entries alongside a number of spin-offs and remakes. A Metal Gear Solid the film was finally confirmed in April 2026, and the directors for the 2025s Final destination: Bloodlines will officially bring the franchise to the big screen for the first time.
Spy Drops, a retro style stealth action title that is directly inspired by the original Metal Gear Solid, has announced that it will land on PlayStation 5 on April 28, 2026. The game was originally released on Steam and Nintendo Switch in July 2025. Spy Drops will also launch on Xbox Series X/S on the same day as the PS5 release, bringing a host of improvements and gameplay tweaks that have been implemented since the game's initial launch.
While Konami continues to hint at the future Metal Gear Solid remakes, potentially modernizing the look and feel of the original games, Spy Drops features retro, polygonal graphics deliberately reminiscent of the original 1998 PS1 classic. The game even features the same color palette as the iconic stealth title, and its isometric gameplay will feel right at home for fans. Where Spy Drops differs from its inspiration in its mission structure, which features randomly generated missions designed to feel unique on each playthrough. The game's story centers around an eco-terrorist organization that seeks to remove the entire world's library of digital data and sever its connection to technology.
Steam page for Spy Drops currently shows that the game has mixed reviews from players, with its community acknowledging a number of changes that have been implemented in the title since it first launched. These changes include the removal of its controversial AI voice acting, with a team of actual actors replacing the digitally generated vocal performances. The title has also introduced stand-alone playable missions that can be accessed outside of the regular story mode, new camera control options, visual updates, bug fixes and more, which could help it get a warmer reception when it's released on more consoles.
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Fans of stealth action games have more options than ever with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection Vol. 2s release date, along with the 2025s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the PS2 fan favorite Metal Gear Solid 3. Despite this, Spy Drops stands as an attempt at an original game in the series' beloved style, and fans looking for a new title to play that retains the series' distinct atmosphere may want to give it a try.
