Media: Konami is preparing the return of Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania

In addition to resurrection of the Silent Hill series, company Konami plans to return the franchise to operation Metal gear solid and Castlevania… The publication reports about this with reference to its sources. Video Games Chronicle

According to journalists, after a series of setbacks, the Japanese management of Konami was skeptical about the idea of ​​joint cooperation with third-party developers in the development of their key brands. Most applications from outside studios were turned down, and the episodic Silent Hill game from the authors Until dawn of Supermassive games was canceled during this period

The position of the bosses changed as a result of the actual failure Metal gear survival and Contra: Rogue Corpswhich were created internally by Konami itself. As noted by the VGC editor Andy RobinsonAfter that, the company became more willing to enter into contracts with third-party teams and involve them in their key IPs.

“Sources say that in addition to Silent Hill, Konami is also looking to bring Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid back in partnership with third-party studios,” the report says.

However, this is not a matter of the near future: years separate from the return of Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid.… In the meantime, fans can only count on re-editions of the proven classics. For example, Castlevania Advance Collection is due out soon.

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