Original Metal Gear Solid 3 Bikini Poster Model Returns in Delta for Wholesome Moment
While the story of the Metal Gear Solid franchise has always been somewhat “serious,” fans of the franchise are all too familiar with Hideo Kojima’s signature humor, sprinkling bits and pieces of it in some of the most unexpected and even over-the-top ways. One such moment is the pin-up posters featured throughout the series, which usually feature a model in her swimsuit.
With the arrival of Metal Gear Solid Delta, a concern some had was that they might have been censored. Although they remain intact in Legacy Mode, one poster has fans talking, as it has now been replaced with a brand-new one. However, the reason for this has nothing to do with censorship, as the model behind the poster wanted to return and deliver one of the most wholesome moments, letting fans know what had happened to her.
Metal Gear Solid 3’s Poster Model Has Found Happiness and Love
The name “Shoko Hamada” might be a familiar one to all you Metal Gear Solid 3 fans out there, as she was the model featured in a bikini on one of the posters in the original release of Metal Gear Solid 3. With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releasing in a few short days, many had feared that the game might have censored some of the more risque aspects.
Well, the good news is that it doesn’t seem to be the case, as the remake remains faithful to the original. However, it depends on whether you play either Legacy, which is a mode that mimics the original game, or the new style, which features more modernized gameplay. As it seems, both modes have some minor differences in certain aspects, aside from controls and camera.
It is the same with the pin-up posters, which seem to remain intact as they originally were if you play in Legacy mode, where New Style appears to change some of these. And that’s where Shoko Hamada comes in, as she has returned to model for a new poster.
As shared by her husband, the new poster features Hamada alongside one of her children.
登場します！
妻と子供が👶新作『メタルギア ソリッド デルタ: スネークイーター』@shokohamada https://t.co/2mzZU5Xftk pic.twitter.com/OpE7P9Vg5f
— カブキン (@yd1221) August 22, 2025
I wasn’t expecting to receive a life update on someone I saw in a poster 20+years ago, and honestly, this is such an awesome thing to see.
If you’re on the fence on Metal Gear Solid Delta, go read our review on why this remake manages to capture the essence of the original, and why it’s one of the best remakes we’ve ever played.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases on Aug. 28 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and we’re betting there are a lot more Easter eggs that will be discovered once it’s out.
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