Metal Gear Solid Delta: 15 Hidden Mechanics and Tricks You Probably Missed

The long-awaited reboot of Naked Snake’s initial journey, Metal Gear Solid 3, is now available for players to experience. Konami’s choice to resurrect this classic game in a fresh form has been largely successful, with the remake receiving widespread attention since its launch.

If you’re new to the Metal Gear Solid franchise or missed out on the original release, Metal Gear Solid Delta offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the series with modern gaming enhancements. Even though you might be developing creative strategies as Naked Snake, this game contains numerous hidden features that even careful players might overlook upon their first playthrough.

To that end, here are a few things you might not know are possible in the game. Use them wisely!

1. A Different Kind of Siege

If you encounter an excessive number of guards blocking your path and notice nearby food shops, consider causing a disruption by spoiling their supplies. This action will leave your adversaries without sustenance, potentially affecting their ability to perform duties efficiently due to hunger. Moreover, their weakened state could also make them more susceptible to additional deceitful tactics from you.

For example, you could throw food from a concealed location, and they will eagerly consume it, regardless of whether it’s spoiled or harmful. This is an effective method to avoid detection, and it’s just one of many sneaky tactics you can use to surprise anyone who might be blocking your path to the next goal!

2.  Hit Them First! (Sort Of)

Given Naked Snake’s preference for stealthy tactics, it would be wise to minimize the threats your field enemies pose by sabotaging their stored munitions. This action makes combat safer when you’re out in the open because if a confrontation occurs, they will quickly exhaust their ammunition, reducing danger during firefights should you be discovered.

In simpler terms, you have the freedom to select various objects to disrupt. For example, destroying the Hind located at Bolshaya within the Bolshevik Past Base allows new enemies on floating platforms to appear when you reach the Krasnogorje Mountainside region. Although these enemies might appear challenging to evade, applying the right disguise and walking past them makes it quite easy. The Hind would have easily spotted you if it were still there.

Make the most out of these chances within the game to ensure a smoother experience, while also honoring the essence of stealth and spycraft that sets this game apart.

3. The Right Food For The Occasion

If you depend on Active Sonar to navigate and detect possible dangers or advantages, managing its finite battery life can prove challenging – much like with other valuable tools such as Thermal Goggles.

As a gamer, I’d say: “Stashing Russian Glowcap Mushrooms is a smart move if you often find yourself low on power for your devices. These mushrooms not only boost your health but also recharge batteries – double the benefit in one fungus!

You might want to save a couple of them to throw at Volgin later down the line, though. Trust us. 

4. Hit Them Where It Hurts

If you’ve encountered Cobra Unit while playing, it’s likely you recognize them as one of the most challenging enemies you may encounter in the game. But should you have delved into their backstory, you’re aware that while they possess a range of exceptional abilities, they also carry vulnerabilities with them.

By skillfully blending into his surroundings due to his unique camouflage attire, Fear inadvertently showcases a significant vulnerability that can be capitalized upon. His suit drains his energy, making him perpetually ravenous while active, which renders him especially vulnerable to the strategy we previously discussed. This involves luring him with tainted or spoiled food when engaging him in combat.

All’s fair in love and war, after all.

5. Get Out of Jail Free

At some point in the narrative, your character may find themselves confined. To preserve the surprise for new players, I won’t delve into the reasons or methods. However, rest assured, there are numerous possibilities to help you escape from this cell.

Initially, navigate to Codec menu and whirl Naked Snake around to make him feel disoriented with a guard nearby. This action causes Snake to retch, prompting the guard to open your cell for cleaning, offering you an opportunity to eliminate him and escape. Alternatively, employ the Fake Death Pill and Revival Pill in a similar strategy.

Our preferred approach is to set your radio dial at 144.50 MHz as a key to open your prison cell’s door discreetly, enabling you to escape undetected along with your companions.

6. A Premature End

Similar to The Fear, The End possesses a vulnerability that can be used against it. In this instance, the Boss’s advanced age might be his downfall. Seize the opportunity if you act swiftly, as he rests at the Ponizovje Warehouse during a scene at the docks. Be cautious of the microbomb blast and falling debris, but with caution, you should emerge victorious, even as Cobra grapples with the loss of one of its deadliest operatives.

After the fight, it’s important to note that Naked Snake disapproves of this method. If you want to play fairly and honestly, consider using the Konami Code on your map screen during the fight. It’s a clever trick we wouldn’t want to ruin for you.

7. Gotta Catch ‘Em All

In keeping with Kojima’s style, Delta incorporates the Kerotan Frogs from the initial game, hidden within sixty-four different locations across the game. Completing the collection rewards you with a suit that resembles The Fear’s, and unlike the Stamina-draining Spider Camo suit acquired from him, this one does not deplete your Stamina!

To locate them, stay vigilant with either Thermal Goggles or a GA-KO camouflage suit. Their unique croaking sound is a giveaway of their whereabouts. Alternatively, successfully completing the game without setting off Alert Mode could earn you the Stealth Camo suit. We advise hunting the frogs for the best results.

8. Leather Isn’t Just For Style

Upon reaching Black Pond, don’t forget to grab the Crocodile Hat, as it allows you to go unnoticed while wading or swimming. Enemy soldiers and watchdogs may mistakenly assume you are a crocodile when they see you wearing it.

Beyond its primary purpose, this item can be utilized in an unexpected manner too. When worn, it provides a startling effect on enemy soldiers who might mistake it for a real crocodile. This confusion often leads them to panic and retreat. Moreover, it elicits diverse reactions from members of Naked Snake’s team as well as other non-player characters (NPCs) too.

This system can deceive The End, but attempting the same trick won’t work a second time.

9. Smoke Them With Style

The Cigarette Aerosol Dispenser Gun is remarkably adaptable, particularly when used in the outdoors. Surprisingly approaching an adversary and applying the spray on them offers a stealthy method to swiftly neutralize an annoying guard, significantly facilitating your covert missions.

When you arrive at the Graniny Gorki Lab B1 West area, be sure to conduct a comprehensive search – there’s a good chance you might discover the weapon that way.

10. Put On Some Soothing Music

One less formal way of rephrasing: Delta has some unusual secrets up its sleeve, and one of them is this: In an emergency, you can use your radio to aid healing by tuning into particular frequencies associated with the game’s challenge levels during your gameplay.

As an avid gamer, I’ve found a clever trick that significantly boosts my health and stamina during Easy mode gameplay. Here’s how it works: Tune your virtual radio to specific frequencies – 140.01, 140.52, 141.24, and 144.06. The first time you tune in, you’ll notice a nice bump in both health and stamina. However, subsequent visits will only recover your stamina. Give it a try next time you’re playing!

11. A Suit For Every Occasion

If you’re considering whether or not to participate in a non-lethal run, let me encourage you towards that choice! Engaging enemies without causing their demise can reward you with Camo suits that boast exceptional benefits.

By employing The Fury method, you’ll earn the Fire Camouflage, a valuable asset that cuts your fire and explosion damage by 50%. This perk is particularly beneficial for those players often caught up in fierce combat situations beyond their desired extent.

12. Sneak Up On The Sniper

Similar to the previous advice, taking down The End without causing harm to him will reward you with the Mosin-Nagant Sniper Rifle. However, catching him off guard and utilizing the Hold Up technique while armed results in the sniper surrendering his Moss Camo. This camouflage allows for concealment among the grass, and if you take advantage of sunlight, it can also help restore your stamina!

13. Death From Natural Causes

If you want a peaceful approach to defeating The End, you can let nature run its course by either leaving the game and coming back after eight days, or by advancing your system’s clock eight days ahead. This will cause The End to die of old age, effectively making you the winner without any direct conflict.

14. Isolate and Incapacitate

If there’s a chance you’re seen, you could disarm a guard by disrupting his radio communication, preventing him from summoning reinforcements. This short delay offers you an opportunity to utilize Naked Snake’s close-quarter combat skills to handle the guard, leaving the rest of your enemies oblivious to your actions.

15. THE GHILLIE SUIT!

This Delta-exclusive Camo item, dubbed brilliant, is truly a prize worth pursuing. To acquire it, you’ll need to track down and shoot all 64 GA-KO ducks scattered throughout the game. The Ghillie Suit, when combined with the AT-Camo, enhances your camouflage based on the terrain. By pressing L3, you can boost the effectiveness of your camouflage in various environments.

It’s a very useful item and a great addition to the game!

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2025-09-01 21:46