Sadly, Konami will no longer be attending E3 2021, but could the publisher host its own event to address thoseSilent Hillreboot andMetal Gear Solidrumors?
The conglomerate studio’s previous subsidiary Kojima Productions had resounding success withDeath Strandingin 2019, but the publisher has a few projects of its own in the pipeline that could have been a showstopper at E3.
Konami was one of the first studios to be announced as an E3 2021 attendee, howeverthe studio released a statement on Twitterlast month addressing timing conflicts.
Could Konami Host A Reveal Event and When to Expect it?
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Despite being unable to present their key projects at this year’s event, attention now turns to a possible solo event for Konami to unveil its secrets.
With rumored titles circling theSilent HillandMetal Gear Solidcamp, it would make sense for Konami to host an actual event instead of releasing separate announcements.
The studio’s setbacks don’t sound too damaging, therefore a showcase is expected to appear before the end of the year.
Due to the fact that the world is still struggling with the pandemic, we should assume that the showcase will be an online event.
Could A Silent Hill Reboot Be Announced?
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One of Konami’s projects is rumored to be a newSilent Hilltitle, and its reveal could coincide withSilent Hill 2’s20th Anniversary.
This is another reason why Konami will be keen to reveal a new title this year, and hopefully bring back the excitement that surround the cancelledSilent Hillsproject.
Silent Hillswas going to be Hideo Kojima’s collaborative project with Guillermo del Toro andDeath Strandingactor Norman Reedus, under Kojima Productions.
The demoP.T.was released in 2014 and stood in high regard with horror fans, but the project was cancelled the following year.
What About Metal Gear Solid?
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Metal Gear Survivefailed to make a lasting impression in 2018, but fans are still hopeful that a fresh title for the franchise is on the horizon.
There is also theMetal Gear Solidlive-action adaptation to consider, led by Jordan Vogt-Roberts with Oscar Isaac playing Solid Snake.
It may be early days for production, but there are still plenty of cast members to be announced.
