Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater vs Star Wars Outlaws

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1964 Soviet Jungle (Cold War)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A faithful, ground-up remake of a classic, preserving the original story and voice work while completely overhauling the visuals in Unreal Engine 5 and modernizing the controls.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Star Wars (Between Episodes V and VI)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Unique Feature: The first-ever seamless open-world Star Wars game, allowing for uninterrupted travel from planetside exploration to outer space dogfights.

• Kerotan Frogs: Small, green toy frogs hidden in every single area of the game. Finding and shooting all 64 of them unlocks a special reward like the Stealth Camo.
• Medical Plants & Fungi: Flora found throughout the jungle that can be collected and used to craft medical supplies to treat specific injuries like cuts, broken bones, and burns.
• Food (Fauna): The jungle is filled with various animals (snakes, frogs, birds, fish) that Snake can hunt and eat to restore his stamina gauge.

• Sabacc Tokens: Won by playing the card game Sabacc in various cantinas across the galaxy. These can be collected and gambled.
• Expert Challenges: Specific gameplay challenges tied to nine different 'experts' in the galaxy. Completing them is the primary way to unlock new skills for Kay.

• Stealth
• Espionage
• Cold War
• Jungle Survival
• Betrayal
• Patriotism
• Nuclear Deterrence
• Action-Adventure

• Sci-Fi
• Open World
• Star Wars
• Scoundrel
• Heist
• Action-Adventure
• Third-Person Shooter
• Space Exploration

• M1911A1: Pistol
  Snake's customized .45 caliber pistol. A reliable and powerful sidearm for both lethal and non-lethal (via tranquilizer darts) engagements.
• AK-47: Assault Rifle
  A common assault rifle carried by Soviet soldiers in the region. Effective in open combat but noisy, compromising stealth.
• SVD Dragunov: Sniper Rifle
  A semi-automatic sniper rifle used for long-range engagements, particularly against enemy sentries and during certain boss fights.
• RPG-7: Rocket Launcher
  A powerful anti-tank rocket launcher, essential for destroying the Shagohod superweapon and other armored targets.
• CQC Knife: Melee Weapon
  An integral part of the Close Quarters Combat system, used for silent takedowns, interrogations, and as a last resort in combat.

• Customizable Blaster Pistol: Primary Weapon
  Kay's main weapon. It can be upgraded at workbenches to switch between different firing modes: standard (plasma), ion (for shields/droids), explosive (for groups), and stun.
• Dropped Heavy Weapons: Temporary Weapon
  Enemies can drop a variety of weapons like rifles, snipers, and miniguns. Post-launch updates allow Kay to permanently carry and holster these weapons.
• Adrenaline Rush: Special Ability
  A 'Dead Eye' style ability that charges during combat. When activated, it slows time, allowing Kay to mark and unleash a rapid series of shots on multiple targets.

• Camouflage Uniforms: Instead of armor, Snake's defense is his stealth. Players collect a variety of camouflage uniforms (e.g., Tiger Stripe, Leaf, Water) that must be equipped to match the current environment, increasing the 'Camo Index' and making Snake harder to see.

• Gear Sets: Kay can equip three pieces of gear (chest, belt, pants) that provide passive stat boosts. Equipping a full set provides an additional buff. 'Superior' quality gear offers better hidden stats.

• Camouflage Uniforms: A key gameplay mechanic. Players can access a menu at any time to switch Snake's uniform to match their surroundings (trees, grass, rock, water) to increase their stealth effectiveness.
• Face Paint: Similar to uniforms, players can apply various face paints (e.g., Black, Splitter, Woodland) to further increase their Camo Index.

Progression is not based on traditional XP. Instead, players unlock new skills by finding nine 'experts' across the galaxy and completing challenges for them. Skills cover areas like weapon handling, survival, health, and melee. Gear (chest, belt, pants) provides passive stat boosts, and Kay's blaster, speeder, and starship (the Trailblazer) are all fully upgradable.

The game features a seamless open-world experience across four main planets: the desert moon of Toshara, the icy city of Kijimi, the jungle planet of Akiva, and the iconic desert of Tatooine. Players can seamlessly travel from a planet's surface into orbit, engage in space combat, and jump to hyperspace without loading screens.

• Speeder Bike: Ground Vehicle
  Kay's primary mode of planetary traversal. It is customizable and can be upgraded for better speed, handling, and combat capabilities.
• The Trailblazer: Starship
  Kay's personal starship, which serves as her mobile base of operations. It can be flown seamlessly from a planet's surface into space, used for dogfighting, and upgraded with better shields, weapons, and hyperdrive.

• Naked Snake: Playable Protagonist
  A former Green Beret and operative of the elite FOX unit. This mission is the defining moment that sets him on the path to becoming Big Boss.
• The Boss: Antagonist / Mentor
  A legendary soldier who mentored Snake. Her defection and leadership of the Cobra Unit is the central mystery of the game.
• Revolver Ocelot: Rival
  A young, ambitious major in the GRU and commander of the Ocelot Unit. He develops a fierce rivalry with Snake throughout the game.
• EVA: Ally / Femme Fatale
  A fellow American spy sent to assist Snake, though her true motives are unclear. She is a skilled operative and motorcycle rider.
• Colonel Volgin: Antagonist
  A sadistic GRU colonel with the ability to control electricity. He is the primary antagonist driving the development of the Shagohod.

• Kay Vess: Playable Protagonist
  A young, cunning scoundrel and thief on a coming-of-age journey to pull off a massive heist and secure her freedom.
• Nix: Companion
  Kay's loyal and adorable merqaal companion. He is a crucial part of gameplay, used for stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving.
• ND-5: Ally / Crew Member
  An outlaw droid enforcer from the Clone Wars era who serves as a key member of Kay's heist crew.
• Jaylen Vrax: Antagonist / Crew Member
  A suave underworld fixer who initially rescues Kay and proposes the heist, but ultimately betrays her in pursuit of his own revenge.
• Sliro Barsha: Antagonist
  The ruthless leader of the Zerek Besh criminal syndicate, who places a death mark on Kay and is later revealed to be an ISB director.

• Virtuous Mission
  The prologue mission where Snake makes his first HALO jump into the Soviet jungle to locate and extract the defecting scientist, Nikolai Sokolov.
• Operation Snake Eater
  The main campaign. After the Virtuous Mission ends in failure, Snake is sent back in one week later to finish the job: destroy the Shagohod superweapon and eliminate The Boss and her Cobra Unit.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows Kay Vess as she assembles a crew to pull off one of the galaxy's greatest heists to buy her freedom.
• Syndicate Jobs
  Optional quests and contracts offered by the various criminal syndicates. Completing these jobs is the primary way to increase your reputation with a specific faction.
• Space Contracts
  Optional missions found in space, such as defending freighters or attacking pirate outposts, which provide another avenue for earning credits and reputation.

A Season Pass includes two major story DLCs. 'Wild Card' features a Sabacc tournament and a team-up with Lando Calrissian. 'A Pirate's Fortune' involves a treasure hunt with Hondo Ohnaka. Ubisoft has also addressed initial criticisms through significant post-launch patches.

• Q: Is Metal Gear Solid Delta a new story?
  A: No, it is a faithful remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It features the same story, characters, and level layouts, but with completely new graphics, audio, and modernized gameplay options.
• Q: Are they re-recording the voice lines?
  A: No, Konami has confirmed they are using the original voice actor performances from the 2004 game to preserve the iconic performances of actors like David Hayter (Snake) and Lori Alan (The Boss).
• Q: Do I need to play other Metal Gear games first?
  A: No. Since this story is the very first chronologically in the Metal Gear saga, it is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the series.
• Q: Can I play with the old controls and camera?
  A: Yes, the game will feature a modern third-person control scheme by default, but players will have the option to switch to the 'Legacy Style' which emulates the original's fixed camera perspectives.

• Q: What is Star Wars Outlaws?
  A: It is the first-ever seamless open-world Star Wars game, a third-person action-adventure that follows the story of a scoundrel named Kay Vess as she navigates the criminal underworld.
• Q: When is the game set?
  A: It is set in the one-year gap between the events of 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'.
• Q: Is it a single-player game?
  A: Yes, Star Wars Outlaws is a strictly single-player experience with no multiplayer or co-op modes.
• Q: How does the Reputation system work?
  A: Your actions and choices affect your standing with four criminal syndicates and the Empire. Gaining favor with a syndicate unlocks perks and quests, while angering them will cause them to send bounty hunters after you.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Konami, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a ground-up remake in Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are significant, particularly the GPU, with an RTX card being the minimum. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a visually dense game like MGS Delta, a laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU is crucial for a stable and immersive experience in the jungle environments.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.
• Game Name: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Star Wars Outlaws. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Ubisoft, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious open-world title built on the Snowdrop Engine, the game is demanding, particularly on the CPU and for higher resolutions. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. For a seamless open-world experience in Star Wars Outlaws, maintaining a stable framerate is key. This makes a laptop with a powerful CPU, a well-cooled, high-TGP (Total Graphics Power) GPU, and fast storage essential.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain performance in graphically dense areas like detailed cities and lush alien planets, preventing throttling and ensuring fluid gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The Snowdrop Engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU, especially when rendering large, detailed environments. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance during long play sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong multi-core CPU performance is critical for handling the game's open-world streaming, complex AI systems, and physics without creating a system bottleneck.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a third-person shooter where timing dodges and shots is important, reducing input lag provides a more responsive experience.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Using these upscaling technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable, high framerates, especially when enabling ray tracing or playing at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings that tax the GPU heavily, such as Shadow Quality, Ray-Traced Reflections, Ray-Traced Global Illumination, and Volumetric Clouds. The game is expected to be very GPU-bound at higher settings.
• Game Name: Star Wars Outlaws

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.

• Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Using these upscaling technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable, high framerates, especially when enabling ray tracing or playing at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings that tax the GPU heavily, such as Shadow Quality, Ray-Traced Reflections, Ray-Traced Global Illumination, and Volumetric Clouds. The game is expected to be very GPU-bound at higher settings.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain performance in graphically dense areas like detailed cities and lush alien planets, preventing throttling and ensuring fluid gameplay.
• Cooling Thermals: The Snowdrop Engine can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU, especially when rendering large, detailed environments. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance during long play sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong multi-core CPU performance is critical for handling the game's open-world streaming, complex AI systems, and physics without creating a system bottleneck.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a third-person shooter where timing dodges and shots is important, reducing input lag provides a more responsive experience.