Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater may be a faithful remake of the 2004 classic, but it comes packed with a modernized trophy and achievement list that will test both your stealth skills and your patience. Whether you’re aiming for the Platinum on PlayStation or 100% completion on Xbox and PC, this guide will walk you through every trophy and achievement in the game, alongside tips for some of the trickier ones.
How Many Trophies and Achievements Are There?
The remake features 46 trophies in total (including the Platinum on PlayStation) or 45 achievements on Xbox/PC. These are split into story-based unlocks, gameplay challenges, hidden Easter eggs, and hardcore completionist goals like the infamous FOXHOUND title.
Trophy breakdown:
- 36 Bronze
- 1 Platinum (PlayStation only)
- 4 Gold
- 5 Silver
Story-Related Trophies (Automatic Progression)
You’ll naturally unlock a number of trophies just by completing the campaign. Each boss fight has its own associated achievement:
- Young Gun – Stun Ocelot during the Virtuous Mission.
- Pain Relief – Defeat The Pain.
- If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It – Defeat The Fear.
- The End – Defeat The End.
- Houston, We HAD a Problem – Defeat The Fury.
- River of Pain – Defeat The Sorrow.
- Grounded – Defeat Volgin.
- Shagadelic – Defeat the Shagohod.
- The Patriot – Defeat The Boss.
These unlock naturally as long as you finish the story.
Basic Gameplay Trophies
Many bronze trophies introduce you to core mechanics like CQC, survival systems, and stealth tricks:
- Mama Said – Perform a CQC slam to knock out a guard.
- Tell Me Where the Bomb Is – Interrogate an enemy.
- Like He Just Don’t Care – Hold up an enemy at gunpoint.
- Don’t Touch the Sides – Remove a bullet with the Cure menu.
- Prince Charming – Shoot your first Kerotan frog.
- Ugly Duckling – Shoot your first GA-KO duck.
- Can I Keep It? – Capture an animal alive with tranquilizer darts.
- Snake Eater – Eat any type of snake.
- Foodie – Record a food item in your Food Collection.
- Ralph Called – Spin Snake in the Survival Viewer to make him throw up.
These trophies act as tutorials, so it’s best to try each early on.
Missables and One-Shot Moments
Some trophies can be permanently missed in a single run, so watch out:
- Time Paradox – Kill Ocelot during the Virtuous Mission (best done on a spare save).
- Ocelot Always Gets His Man – During the ending handshake cutscene, press R1 to spot Ocelot in the background.
- The Early End – Pick up the SVD sniper rifle in Ponizovje West, then snipe The End from Ponizovje Warehouse Docks after his cutscene, skipping his boss fight entirely.
- You Snooze, You Lose – Hold up The End during his boss fight by sneaking close undetected.
Easter Egg and Hidden Trophies
Delta honors Kojima’s love for Easter eggs with quirky unlocks:
- Ocelot Always Gets His Man – Spot Ocelot during the ending handshake (press R1).
- Time Paradox – Kill Ocelot during the Virtuous Mission.
- Taste the Poison! – Throw a poisonous animal at an enemy.
- Beekeeper – Drop a beehive on guards.
- Cinephile – Save your game, then call Para-Medic to hear her movie talks.
- Friendly Fire – Call in fire support via radio.
- Serenity Now – Tune into a Healing Radio frequency.
- Just Because – Blow up a storehouse with TNT.
- Mostly Dead – Use the Fake Death Pill.
- Mud Scientist – Crawl through mud while wearing the Scientist uniform.
- War Has Changed – Start a game in New Style.
- Old Snake, New Tricks – Start a game in Legacy Style.
- Paparazzo Snake – Use Photo Mode for the first time.
See also: How to Play Metal Gear Solid 4 on RPCS3 Emulator (Complete Guide)
Boss Fight Variations
Some bosses can unlock additional trophies depending on how you approach them:
- You Snooze, You Lose – Hold up The End without being detected.
- The Early End – Kill The End before his boss fight by sniping him.
- Wax On, Wax Off – Parry all of The Boss’s CQC attacks.
Collection and Completion Trophies
These are where the grind begins.
- It Ain’t Easy Being Green – Shoot all 64 Kerotans.
- It’s Duck Season – Shoot all 64 GA-KO ducks.
- Gastronome – Collect every food item in the game.
- A Snake Has Many Skins – Unlock all camo and face paint.
- Believe It or Not – Capture a rare Tsuchinoko.
Kerotans and GA-KO ducks are tracked in the pause menu. Use the New Style camera to zoom in on hidden ones, especially GA-KOs, which blend with the environment.
For the Camo Index trophies:
- 100% Index – Hold up The End to obtain the Moss camo, then lie prone in tall grass.
- 90% Index – Combine Leaf camo with Woodland face paint, or dive underwater.
The Tsuchinoko can be caught by setting mousetraps in Graniny Gorki, Sokrovenno, or Bolshaya Pass South. Keep it alive until the end of your run to unlock the Infinity Face Paint, which also counts toward “A Snake Has Many Skins.”
Completionist Challenges
These trophies demand mastery and careful playthroughs:
- Like a Boss – Clear the game on any difficulty.
- PEACE WALKER – Beat the game without killing anyone (EZ Gun helps).
- FOXHOUND – Earn the legendary title by meeting strict conditions:
- Extreme difficulty.
- Under 5 hours.
- No kills, alerts, or continues.
- Minimal food consumption (≤20 meals).
- Minimal damage (≤10 life bars).
- Limited saves (≤25).
Treat FOXHOUND like a routed speedrun—practice stealth routes, know enemy positions, and only save when absolutely necessary.
Platinum Trophy
- Endless Battle – Unlock all other trophies. (PlayStation only)
Tips for Trophy Hunters
- Experiment – Many trophies are tied to Kojima’s trademark quirks. Try silly things—you’ll be surprised what unlocks.
- Use New Style Camera – Makes spotting Kerotans much easier.
- Save Often (but wisely) – Especially when attempting FOXHOUND runs.
- Multiple Playthroughs – One run for story, one for collectibles, one for FOXHOUND.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remains one of the most rewarding games for completionists. Its trophy and achievement list perfectly blends story progression, survival mechanics, Easter eggs, and hardcore challenges. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia, the Platinum, or the FOXHOUND bragging rights, this guide should help you plan your path to 100% completion. Play Now!
