New Metal Gear Solid Collectible Confirmed for Late 2026 Release
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Konami and Gecco have confirmed a new 1/6 scale Raiden collectible from Metal Gear Solid 4 is scheduled for release by late 2026.
For a franchise that defined tactical stealth and shaped modern game design, brand-new Metal Gear Solid releases have become exceptionally rare. While last year brought a full remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 and the recent arrival of Master Collection Vol. 2 keeps older titles accessible on modern platforms, fans still wait for a true mainline successor to 2015's The Phantom Pain. Konami may not have a new game ready for launch just yet, but collectors tracking high-end merchandise have a concrete release window to mark on their calendars.
Japanese manufacturer Gecco has teamed up with Sideshow Collectibles to launch a premium 1/6 scale Raiden statue based on his iconic appearance in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Standing at over twelve inches tall, the heavily detailed polystone piece captures the intricate textures of Raiden's exoskeleton and features a custom display base littered with the wreckage of Gekko units. It also includes an interchangeable head part with a lowered visor, giving collectors a bit of modular display freedom for their shelves.
Carrying a steep price tag of $450, this release is clearly targeted at dedicated enthusiasts of the franchise rather than casual window shoppers. Orders are currently capped at six per person through Sideshow, with the shipping window estimated to land between now and November 2026. As the community continues to debate the future of the IP in the post-Kojima era, high-end display pieces like this serve as a vivid reminder of the lasting cultural footprint the series holds across generations of players. Original reporting from Game Rant outlines the full collector details.
Tags: Metal Gear Solid, Konami, Collectibles, Action Figures, PlayStation
Original article: Game Rant