Fox Hunt lacks crossplay, delayed to fall in Metal Gear Solid Delta

Konami has confirmed that Fox Hunt, the online multiplayer mode added to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, will not support crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The mode will also miss its launch with the main game on August 28 and will instead arrive later in the fall as a free postlaunch update. The decision keeps players on different platforms segregated, raising questions about the longevity and activity of Fox Hunt once it goes live.

Fox Hunt is pitched as a distinct, stealth-heavy take on online play, separating itself from Metal Gear Online’s legacy while leaning into camouflage and survival mechanics. The mode’s creators have described it as a new type of online experience within the Metal Gear universe, designed to leverage the series’ signature sneaking gameplay in a modern, standalone package. The development team has emphasized that Fox Hunt is its own mode rather than a direct revival of past multiplayer outlets, noting the different expectations and landscape for online play today.

The lack of crossplay means that PC players will not be able to team up with or compete against players on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. Community reaction has...