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The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake will reintroduce a landmark stealth game series in 4K glory, with all the shine and gleam that comes from a modern remake. Now we've had time to let the announcement trailer marinade a bit, and gawk over the recent gameplay showcase, there are even more reasons to get excited about revisiting one of the most esteemed Metal Gear Solid games ever made.

Over twenty years after the release of the original, we expect the remake to recreate a similar experience while boasting more modernized mechanics and visuals. Titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and also being referred to as just 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater', the information we have regarding the title right now is fairly substantial, making it one of the most anticipated upcoming games. Thanks to a hands-on event at Gamescom last year, we actually got the chance to play the game. Check out our thoughts in our Metal Gear Solid 3 remake preview.

Now that the release date has been fully revealed, we know a fair bit about the game. Here’s everything we know about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

• What is it? A remaster of the esteemed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
• When does it come out? August 28, 2025
• What can I play it on? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Who is making it? Konami

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake will launch August 28, 2025. This was revealed during a recent State of Play event.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will come to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Whether or not it’ll be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass is also yet to be announced - though news of this could come around, or after, a concrete release date is confirmed.

Unfortunately, the game isn’t going to receive any last-gen ports, so if you’re still rocking older hardware, it might be worth looking to upgrade your setup prior to release if the game is a must-play for you. With how highly praised the original game was, there's a strong chance that once the remake arrives it could fall among not only the best Xbox Series X games, but the best PS5 games too.

The latest Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater trailer gives an overview of the new online mode. It's called Fox Hunt, and pits players against each other in a deadly game of hide and seek:

A trailer for Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake dropped alongside the full release date:

Konami dropped a dazzling in-engine look at the game as part of the Xbox Showcase event that aired on June 9, 2024. In it, we see plenty of gameplay, including our first look at The Boss. Check it out below:

Before that, there was our first proper look at gameplay. This trailer not only gave us a splendid look at how the game runs and moves, but also showed us some updated shots of iconic parts and areas of the game, from the ruins where Snake finds Sokolov, to the mountaintop trenches, to the swamps with large reptile friends, the rope bridge that houses the climax of the Virtuous mission, and what looks like the location of the boss battle with The Pain. It really does look incredible and looks to be brilliantly brought to life in the Unreal Engine 5.

In these short clips, however, we also get a brief look at gameplay with Snake taking cover behind trees to investigate patrolling guards and also eyeing one up to shoot in first-person view. Check it out in all its 4K glory below.

Before the above video, we only had one Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer in the form of the announcement - and it doesn’t give any information away regarding in-game content. Instead, it takes us through an animated rendition of the jungle landscape players of the original Metal Gear Solid 3 may recognize.

After following a colony of ants, followed by a bird in flight, and then a large snake and crocodile, we get our first glimpse at Snake. The end of the trailer announces the name Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, but we don’t receive anything about platforms or a release date.

What we can glean from the trailer though are a bunch of call-backs, nods, and 'easter eggs' which are great fun for existing fans to identify - even if we don't see any in-game action or mechanics. Some specifically good nods are being able to make out the silhouette of the Shagohod in the clouds at the beginning, the parrot almost certainly being The End's companion bird, and the poison dart frog giving a nod to The Fear.

Also, as well as the trailer, the official screenshots that have been released make for great viewing too: and importantly seem to indicate that environments and spaces won't be drastically changed, and will get the beautifying treatment while retaining their original layout, style, and features.

Since Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is revisiting the original MGS3 game, there are plenty of conclusions we can draw based on what we already know. The majority of the setting of Metal Gear Solid 3 is in a jungle in Russia, during the Cold War, which is echoed through the brief pan we receive in the announcement trailer.

The story has been confirmed to remain the same as the original game, so if you’ve already played the 2004 version, you’ll probably know what to expect. But, if you’re among the players who are yet to experience what Metal Gear Solid 3 has to offer, and you’d rather now wait for the remake rather than play the original, then the story is still worth brushing up on so you’ll be able to experience the high-stakes action without having to learn too much on the spot.

MGS3 serves as a prequel to the rest of the saga, and because of this, it lays out the origins of Big Boss, a major character within the series, and walks you through the infiltration of Soviet territory to prevent the construction of a weapon of mass destruction. It becomes your job as 'Naked Snake' to carry out missions (as part of the larger mission at hand) translated through radio messages, boss fights, stealthy espionage action, and to avoid blowing your cover to do what's right.

In addition to setting up the series, MGS3 is the first game (despite being a prequel) to stray from the traditional formula of Metal Gear Solid games in terms of its technology, relying more on using the wilderness to your advantage rather than leaning on and defending yourself against high tech. Even though you can use it to your advantage, the wilderness and its ferocious inhabitants are also ready to blow Snake’s cover, so you need to stay alert at all times.

As mentioned above, the latest in-engine look at the Metal Gear 3 remake also showed off some glimpses of familiar gameplay. We see Snake taking aim in first-person view from long grass, carefully wading through marshes past reptilian beasts, taking cover behind trees and ruins, and also a clear look at the way Snake moves while crouched, walking, climbing, and leaning. We also see a short clip of Snake taking down a guard from behind - the motions are familiar but much more fluid and seamless when compared to the original.

Away from what we've seen in that trailer, however, and similarly to the story, we expect the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay to stick pretty closely to the source material. While the general premise of stealth and combat-heavy interactions is expected to continue, we do expect the newest iteration of the game to feel more polished in comparison to its 2004 counterpart.

That said, there could be several mechanics that have been fine-tuned or adapted to make the experience more streamlined and up-to-date. As confirmed in a Tweet posted on the official Metal Gear Solid page, MGS Delta: Snake Eater, is intended to be a ‘faithful recreation of the original story and game design, while evolving the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience.’ Perhaps the game will get similar treatment to the Resident Evil remakes of recent years, with a full overhaul of the camera and mechanics to bring the game into the modern day.

The content of the original game was praised for being before its time, so we are keen to see how exactly these are adapted for a more beneficial user experience. Mechanics such as healing were pretty challenging throughout the original and included a lot of in-menu work, but whether or not this will be among the elements being evolved is currently unknown. If there's an aim to make this, in particular, more fluid, then this would be music to the ears of a lot of existing fans, as well as a new audience.

While there’s still a lot to uncover about how exactly the remake will build upon the foundations set by the original, we aren’t going in entirely blind. A new showcase diving into the game's mechanics reveals two ways to play. A legacy mode will allow players to keep classic controls, and a camera view that more closely resembles the original experience. The modern mode offers an over the shoulder third-person shooter feel, matching more modern shooters.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is getting a new online mode
Revealed during the Konami Press Start livestream on June 12, the publisher describes Fox Hunt as a "completely original online battle mode" that will play differently from 2008's Metal Gear Online.

Fox Hunt, which is being directed by series veteran Yu Sahara, takes place in the same world as the main game and will offer "hide and seek" mechanics, mixed with stealth and survival elements.

Konami provides new deep-dive into the latest trailer
Thanks to a new Metal Gear Production Hotline video, you can get some additional info, and a breakdown of the latest trailer. You'll see some details on the game's legacy mode, as well as some reveals on how the team has approached voice acting.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will feature all the original voices As confirmed in a Tweet, all the original voices from the 2004 Metal Gear Solid 3 will be used in the remake. Rather than inviting voice actors back to re-record lines, the audio will be taken from the original game, which will feed into the honest recreation the remake promises to deliver.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater announced as part of Sony’s State of Play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 Metal Gear Solid 3, was announced as part of Sony’s State of Play on May 24, 2023. Although the trailer showcased no in-game content or information regarding the storyline or a release date, it has been confirmed a remake is in the works.

When the official announcement of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake came, one of the major things that fans were wondering was whether or not Hideo Kojima himself would be involved. Even though the famous game creator is no longer at Konami and has his own game development studio, the intrigue was still strong as to whether he may consult with the remake or give advice in some capacity - it is one of his games after all, and one of the best he has made.

However, as IGN reported after speaking to Konami about the remake earlier this summer. IGN asked about whether Kojima or Yoji Shinkawa - another crucial cog in the Metal Gear Solid series - would be involved. A Konami spokesperson responded plainly by saying that: "They are not involved."

So there we have it, clear as day, Hideo Kojima is not involved with the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake.

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• Aston Martin recently debuted the CarPlay Ultra experience
• Apple-based system takes over all digital displays in a car
• Report suggests some automakers have changed their minds

Although Aston Martin was the first major automotive manufacturer to introduce Apple CarPlay Ultra into a production vehicle, the Californian tech giant announced that a whole host of big name punters were lined up to take on the tech in the near future.

The original list of names, which was revealed by Apple in 2022 after CarPlay Ultra was previewed at its WWDC event, included Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Renault, Polestar and Volvo Cars, Ford, Nissan and many more. But a recent report by The Financial Times suggests that the numbers are dwindling.

According to The FT, the Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Kia, Hyundai and luxury brand Genesis, remains committed to introducing CarPlay Ultra, while Porsche has long been working with the tech company’s developer toolkit to improve the CarPlay experience. Ultra will likely appear on its next new model.

However, the report goes on to state that the technology is "facing resistance" from the automotive industry, with German luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as Volvo, Polestar and Renault, all now saying they have no plans to introduce CarPlay Ultra.

The reasons for the U-turn are unclear, but some of the industry insiders quoted in the FT’s report claim that Apple’s takeover of the entire infotainment system is a step too far, with one Renault employed warning Apple to not “invade our systems”.

The invasion said employee speaks of is in reference to the fact Apple CarPlay Ultra differs to the regular CarPlay experience in so much as the tech giant goes one step further and introduces its OS into the digital driver display.

In essence, the vehicle’s digital real estate becomes an extension of your iPad, Mac or iPhone.

The widespread introduction of battery packs and electric motors has effectively leveled the automotive playing field, with performance no longer such an important differentiator between value and premium products.

Throw into the mix the fact that emerging Chinese brands have been able to offer an impressive suite of the latest technology at the fraction of the cost of many western rivals and it has resulted in a tumultuous time for the auto industry as a whole.

Now, brand value and perceived quality, particularly where luxury marques are concerned, is more important than ever, which could go some way to explain the hesitance for some automakers to hand everything over to Apple.

Despite Aston Martin doing its very best to ensure its digital clocks and instruments retain its heritage and identity when CarPlay Ultra is used, there’s no escaping the fact it still feels very Apple… all the way down to the fonts and color schemes employed.

While some automakers feel that it is pointless trying to compete with tech companies on the software side, others believe that developing a solid digital offering from the inside is important to future success.

As the battle for differentiation between car brands hots up and the digital offering becomes an increasingly important revenue stream, we could see more companies push for software development in house, rather than relying on Apple to do the hard work.

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• A new bill is coming in which might see AI models from 'adversarial nations' banned
• Models such as DeepSeek will be prohibited
• Many private firms have already banned the model

Artificial intelligence models built in China, Iran, Russia, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea could soon be banned from use in government agencies thanks to the newly introduced ‘No Adversarial AI Act’.

Lawmakers introduced this bill in both the House and Senate by Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar, a Republican and Chair of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and Democrat Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, a ranking member on the committee, CyberNews reports.

“We are in a new Cold War—and AI is the strategic technology at the center. The CCP doesn’t innovate—it steals, scales, and subverts," argues Moolenaar.

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The Chinese DeepSeek model rose to popularity quickly as a rival to existing western AI models - costing a fraction of the cost to make, and achieving impressively similar results.

However, DeepSeek, as with all AI models, comes with privacy concerns, and lawmakers argue that this puts data at risk, especially if those users enter information relevant to work within government organizations.

“From IP theft and chip smuggling to embedding AI in surveillance and military platforms, the Chinese Communist Party is racing to weaponize this technology. We must draw a clear line: US government systems cannot be powered by tools built to serve authoritarian interests,” said Moolenaar.

If this new bill passes, all government agencies will join the list of private companies and government departments which have also banned DeepSeek, such as Microsoft, the US Department of Commerce, and the US Navy.

The new bill will require the US Federal Acquisition Security Council to create and maintain a publicly available list of AI models developed in the listed “adversarial nations” - and government agencies would not be able to use or purchase any of these models without an exemption from the US Congress - most likely in the cases of research or testing.

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• Xiaomi announced AI smart glasses
• They share a lot of similarities with Meta's Ray-Bans, even priced similarly
• Xiaomi's specs have some unique features, like electrochromic dimming

Chinese tech brand Xiaomi isn’t about to let Android XR, Meta, and others race ahead of it in the smart glasses world as it just announced its AI glasses – and while they’re awfully similiar to Meta’s specs, they offer a few upgrades including one I’ve been begging Meta to add since launch.

Word of warning, however, while they’re set to cost about as much as Meta’s specs, many of us reading this won’t be snagging a pair, as right now it looks like they’ll be exclusive to Xiaomi’s home turf: China.

At a glance, they look very similar to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses I use regularly. They offer a stylish frame in a handful of color options that’s thicker than normal but still fairly sleek.

They boast similar hardware, such as a 12MP camera which can apparently capture 2K video at 30FPS, built-in microphones for capturing what you’re saying, and open ear speakers for audio playback.

You can also use the glasses hands-free, getting its AI assistant to snap photos for you or answer your queries – and again, just like Meta’s specs, these Xiaomi glasses capture an image to use as context for your questions like “identify this flower.”

But right away, there are some key differences.

At the end of one arm, you can find a USB-C port allowing you to charge the AI glasses while wearing them – Meta’s specs only charge in their case.

They offer a bigger battery too, with Xiaomi promising “8.6 hours” or around eight hours, 36 minutes of use between charges.

You can also use the glasses for paying vendors if they offer the ability to pay via scanning a QR code. It might not be something you see often, but it’s a very common payment method in China.

Crucially, however, these glasses offer electrochromic dimming. This is the feature I think is coolest.

For smart glasses to be a success, they need to be something you can wear all the time.

Imagine if your phone only worked in certain weather.

Tech-wise, you can use smart glasses in all the same conditions, but the lenses you have will decide how practical that is.

Clear lenses are perfect for cloudier days, while shaded lenses are a lot more suitable for bright sunny conditions, but a non-starter for darker weather or indoor use.

Since swapping my Meta Ray-Bans, which were always shaded, for a pair with transition lenses, I use them much more frequently because I can rely on them in a broader range of weather conditions.

Electrochromic dimming offers this same practicality, but instead of being determined by the weather, Xiaomi’s smart glasses can be darkened or brightened manually by sliding your finger along their arm.

In many ways, it’s about as useful as transition lenses, but for me, electrochromic dimming wins because you have more personal control over the shading, allowing you to alter your vision at will.

Though it is a close race, especially because the features look to cost about the same.

While the base Xiaomi glasses cost 1999¥ – similar to the $299 / £299 / AU$449 you’d pay for the base Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses – they don’t have electrochromic dimming. The cheapest pair with the feature are 2699¥, which is around the same price as the $379 / £379 / AU$539 transition lens equipped Meta Ray-Bans.

So for now I’ll be sticking with my transition lens smart glasses, but I’ll be watching this space as color changing lens tech becomes such an essential feature, it needs to be included with even the base model – though for now both key options are inescapably pricey.

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• Anker EufyMake E1 prints up to 5mm thick textures using UV-curable ink, not filament
• Over $45 million raised on Kickstarter makes the E1 the most funded project to date
• EufyMake E1 supports over 300 materials, including metal, leather, and curved surfaces

Anker’s latest foray into creative tools has unexpectedly taken Kickstarter by storm with its new device, the EufyMake E1, generating nearly $45 million in pledges with days still left in its campaign, making it the most funded Kickstarter project to date.

Developed under Anker’s Eufy sub-brand, the E1 is being marketed as the world’s first personal 3D-texture UV printer.

While excitement among backers is undeniable, the real question is whether this all-in-one 3D printer machine can live up to its extraordinary promise.

Unlike a typical home 3D printer, the EufyMake E1 doesn’t work with filament to build objects - instead, it uses UV-curable ink and a process Anker calls Amass3D technology to layer ink into textured designs on flat or curved surfaces.

The textures can reach up to 5 mm thick and can be printed on over 300 materials, including glass, leather, metal, and wood.

It also supports cylindrical objects through rotary printing and direct-to-film output for making custom stickers.

From a technical standpoint, the E1 is packed with features, including laser levelers, an 8 MP camera with AI positioning, and the ColorMaestro system that delivers vivid and lasting full-color prints.

The company also promises a hands-off user experience, thanks to the JetClean self-cleaning system.

These extras could appeal to hobbyists and small businesses alike, especially those producing custom merchandise like ornaments, tumblers, or vinyl stickers.

Still, this isn’t just a clever crafting tool; it’s clearly being positioned as a major pitch to the DIY market.

With the EufyMake E1 aiming for the consumer space, questions arise about long-term durability, ink costs, and real-world precision, factors that often separate a gadget from a reliable tool.

Claims of low operating cost, such as, “a dollar’s worth of ink on a custom metal sign,” may sound compelling, but they’ll need to be tested outside of promotional videos.

Ink consumption is a significant consideration for 3D printers. While the EufyMake E1 campaign claims 600 ml yields around 1,000 small prints, there is no detailed ml-per-print data for 3D output.

Considering that an ink set reportedly costs about $299, this means an average user could spend around $0.50 per print, and possibly more depending on the application - and in the long run, it could prove too expensive for small business owners.

Users looking for the best printer for everyday use or even the best laser engraver for material customization may need to compare carefully before committing.

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• Online videos of Tesla's new robotaxis prompt investigation
• Footage shows the cars speeding and ghost braking
• Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and Autopilot mode also under scrutiny

Tesla’s rollout of its Robotaxi service at the weekend was hailed as a success by the company, which saw around 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles autonomously cover a geo-fenced route around Austin, Texas, complete with a selection of “pro-Tesla” content creators onboard.

Early social media posts revealed that the experience largely ran like clockwork, despite the required app release being delayed. The lack of software verification also meant the onboard safety driver (who was instructed to remain mute) had to manually check IDs.

But as the day progressed, a number of videos emerged online of Tesla’s Robotaxis behaving erratically, including veering into there wrong lane, traveling at several miles per hour above the speed limit and, in one instance, slamming on the brakes for a group of police cars that were parked well off the road.

“National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHSTA) is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information,” the agency said in a statement, as reported by The Guardian.

However, the safety agency was quick to point out in its statement that the NHTSA does not pre-approve new technology, but instead requires manufacturers to ensure vehicles meet agency standards.

It will subsequently investigate and report on anything that falls foul of its guidelines.

The most recent preliminary enquiry joins an open investigation that the NHTSA is already working on concerning the manufacturer’s Full Self-Driving mode in its passenger vehicles.

This separate case is looking into the system’s ability to operate safely in low visibility situations, following a number of high-profile crashes.

Elon Musk has famously preached about the benefits of his camera-only autonomous driving system, which eschews the plethora of sensors, radars and Lidar that are currently in used by every other key rival, including the likes of Waymo, Hyundai (in its Ioniq 5 robotaxi) and Nissan.

The overarching benefit is a cost saving to the manufacturer, as well as a reduction of weight and unsightly bulk that can be seen perched atop of the Waymo cabs currently in operation.

But those systems are used for a reason, predominantly to be able to paint a more detailed picture of the surroundings when current camera technology and AI simply can’t.

The argument currently leveled at Tesla Vision is that a camera-only approach might be suitable in the future, but the technology isn't ready yet.

Unfortunately, the Californian company is also famously closed about sharing its Full Self-Driving data, with Electrek reporting that Tesla has asked the NHSTA to ensure any answers it has provided related to current investigations remain confidential.

The marque also only releases very limited data related to both its Full Self-Driving and Autopilot systems, offering cumulative mileage and the number of disengagements (where the system requires a human to take over).

Waymo and fellow ADAS rivals, on the other hand, offer much more detailed information, as per the NHSTA’s guidelines, which helps build public trust in the technology – something even Elon Musk agrees with.

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• Fake Zoom scripts launch malware hidden beneath thousands of lines of code and whitespace
• LaunchDaemons ensure the malware runs at boot with admin rights once installed
• Malicious components disguise themselves as legitimate tools like “icloud_helper” and “Wi-Fi Updater"

A new cyber campaign using fake Zoom applications is targeting organizations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, experts have warned.

This cyber campaign, linked to North Korean hackers, is attributed to the BlueNoroff Group, a known affiliate of the infamous Lazarus Group, and spoofs legitimate video conferencing services from Zoom to fool victims.

Primarily focused on the gaming, entertainment, and fintech sectors, this operation appears carefully coordinated and aims to compromise cryptocurrency wallets and other sensitive financial data.

The operation begins with a deceptive AppleScript, designed to look like it is performing routine Zoom SDK maintenance.

Analysts have found the script padded with around 10,000 blank lines to hide the malicious commands buried deep within.

These commands, found on lines 10,017 and 10,018, use a curl request to silently download malware from a spoofed domain: zoom-tech[.]us.

Once installed, the malware embeds itself into the system using LaunchDaemon configurations that execute the malicious payload at startup with elevated privileges.

Additional components are then retrieved from compromised infrastructure and disguised as normal macOS tools such as “icloud_helper” and “Wi-Fi Updater.”

These components erase traces of temporary files and staging folders, using anti-forensics methods to avoid detection while maintaining backdoor access for remote commands and data theft.

This method takes advantage of the common work-from-home scenario where technical glitches are resolved quickly and often with minimal scrutiny.

The malware goes beyond simple credential theft. It actively looks for cryptocurrency wallet extensions, browser logins, and authentication keys, confirming BlueNoroff’s ongoing focus on financial gain.

In one documented case, a Canadian online gambling company was targeted on May 28, when attackers used fake Zoom troubleshooting scripts to plant the malware.

To stay safe, verify Zoom meeting participants independently, block suspicious domains, and use endpoint protection because attackers now use trusted platforms and familiar workflows to slip past basic protection.

It is also important to choose the best antivirus and ransomware protection software, especially for organizations with digital assets or crypto holdings.

Businesses should adopt identity theft protection to monitor exposed data and credentials, train staff on social engineering risks, and secure cryptocurrency tools with hardware wallets.

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A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here.

It's time for your guide to today's Wordle answer, featuring my commentary on the latest puzzle, plus a selection of hints designed to help you keep your streak going.

Don't think you need any clues for Wordle today? No problem, just skip to my daily column. But remember: failure in this game is only ever six guesses away.

Want more word-based fun? TechRadar's Quordle today page contains hints and answers for that game, and you can also take a look at our NYT Strands today and NYT Connections today pages for our verdict on two of the New York Times' other brainteasers.

SPOILER WARNING: Today's Wordle answer and hints are below, so don't read on if you don't want to see them.

• Wordle today has vowels in two places*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

• The first letter in today's Wordle answer is P.

P is a very common first letter among Wordle answers. It's the fifth most common in the alphabet and begins 141 solutions in total.

• There are no repeated letters in today's Wordle.

Repeated letters are quite common in the game, with 748 of the 2,309 Wordle answers containing one. However, it's still more likely that a Wordle doesn't have one.

• The last letter in today's Wordle is N.

N is a pretty common ending letter in Wordle: it's the seventh most likely in that position and features in 130 solutions.

Still looking for more Wordle hints today? Here's an extra one for game #1469.

• Today's Wordle answer is undecorated.

If you just want to know today's Wordle answer now, simply scroll down – but I'd always recommend trying to solve it on your own first. We've got lots of Wordle tips and tricks to help you, including a guide to the best Wordle start words.

If you don't want to know today's answer then DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER BECAUSE IT IS PRINTED BELOW. So don't say you weren't warned!

• NYT average score: 3.2
• My score: 4
• WordleBot's score: 3
• My skill score: 95
• My luck score: 39
• My start word performance: NOTCH (265 remaining answers)
• WordleBot's start word performance: CRANE (12)
• Tomorrow's start word: SAVVY

Today's Wordle answer (game #1469) is… PLAIN.

It's been a tricky old week in Wordle, with the six games since Saturday coming in at 4.1, 3.8, 3.9, 4.1, 4.5 and 4.3. Well, today's game is rather different.

How different? At the time of writing it has an average score of 3.2 – making it one of the easiest games all year.

Ranking

Game

Answer

Date

Average score

My score

1

1363

CHASE

Thursday, 13 March 2025

2.9

4

2

1313

REACH

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

3.0

3

3

1324

CHORE

Sunday, 2 February 2025

3.1

4

4

1361

TRACK

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

3.1

4

5

1395

CREST

Monday, 14 April 2025

3.1

4

6

1339

TRAIL

Monday, 17 February 2025

3.2

2

7

1344

CREAM

Saturday, 22 February 2025

3.2

4

8

1469

PLAIN

Friday, 27 June 2025

3.2

4

9

1294

CHEAP

Friday, 3 January 2025

3.3

4

10

1342

ROACH

Thursday, 20 February 2025

3.3

4

11

1356

ALERT

Thursday, 6 March 2025

3.3

2

12

1360

SPITE

Monday, 10 March 2025

3.3

3

13

1389

SPARE

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

3.3

4

14

1453

PLAID

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

3.3

4

15

1293

CHOSE

Thursday, 2 January 2025

3.4

4

16

1304

CLOAK

Monday, 13 January 2025

3.4

4

17

1308

PROSE

Friday, 17 January 2025

3.4

3

18

1316

CRISP

Saturday, 25 January 2025

3.4

4

19

1437

DRONE

Monday, 26 May 2025

3.4

3

As you can see, easy games in general don't always tally with easy games for me, though.

That's at least in part because I use a random start word each day, whereas people who use the best Wordle start words – such as CRANE, SLATE and STARE – will have had a direct advantage on most of these.

After all, 'easy' games in many cases would better be described as 'good games to use a popular start word for'. They usually include four or five of the most common letters – generally picked from A, E, S, T, R, L and N – in their most common positions, and with no repeats. They are not always intrinsically simpler to solve, they just align closely with the top opening picks.

CRANE, for instance, left only 12 options today, while TRAIN left five. Between them, those openers account for 4% of all Wordlers, which will have brought down the average and made the game seem easier.

That said, this is one of those cases where it should be relatively easy for everyone, regardless of what they started with. PLAIN is a very common word, and will probably have suggested itself as a narrowing-down option early on in the game.

Unfortunately for me, my first guess, NOTCH, was rather less helpful than most and left 200-plus choices. Nor did I get any good fortune with my second, SANER – which the 'Bot rated at 94 for skill but only 10 for luck.

Still, it did gave me a yellow A to add to the yellow N I already had, and left 17 options on the shortlist. Theoretically, at least – I didn't know that at the time and didn't find that many.

I did find enough to known that ALIGN was a good choice, though, because it would have pointed the way to the likes of AGING, AGAIN, ADMIN, BLAND, GLAND and FLANK, plus the eventual answer, PLAIN.

And it did the trick: the L and N turned green, the I turned yellow, and the answer duly had to be PLAIN.

How did you do today? Send me an email or let me know in the comments.

In a different time zone where it's still Thursday? Don't worry – I can give you some clues for Wordle #1468, too.

• Wordle yesterday had vowels in two places.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

• The first letter in yesterday's Wordle answer was O.

Vowels are generally less common than you'd expect at the start of a word, and O is only the 17th most likely letter to begin a Wordle answer.

• There were repeated letters in yesterday's Wordle.

Repeated letters are quite common in the game, with 748 of the 2,309 Wordle answers containing one. However, it's still more likely that a Wordle doesn't have one.

• The last letter in yesterday's Wordle was R.

R is a very common letter to end a Wordle answer – it's actually the 4th most common there, behind E, Y and T.

Still looking for more Wordle hints? Here's an extra one for game #1468.

• Yesterday's Wordle answer is to present something for acceptance.

• NYT average score: 4.3
• My score: 2
• WordleBot's score: 5
• My skill score: 50
• My luck score: 92
• My start word performance: TOWER (7 remaining answers)
• WordleBot's start word performance: CRANE (191)
• Tomorrow's start word: NOTCH

Yesterday's Wordle answer (game #1468) was… OFFER.

What a difference a day makes, eh? If Wednesday was potentially my worst ever game, yesterday's… well, it was as easy as pie.

The silly thing is that OFFER is another pretty tough game, with an average score of 4.3, which is only slightly lower than the 4.5 for COMFY. Quite why it took me six guesses on Wednesday to do what it took me two attempts yesterday is beyond me.

As I said, OFFER is theoretically difficult, and that's because it's both an ER game and a repeated-letter game.

ER games have been in short supply of late, to the extent that this is only the third one in the past 100 Wordles. Given that there are 141 of them among the 2,309 original solutions, you'd expect them every 16 games – so there really should have been six in that time.

Not that I'm complaining, because they are usually difficult, and the repeated F here adds another complication. WordleBot certainly found it tough – it needed five guesses to solve it.

In my case, though, my opening TOWER left only seven possible solutions. I didn't find that many, because several of those on the 'Bot's list are not realistic answers in my view: OGLER, OILER and OCHER.

I did find the other four, though: OLDER, ORDER, ODDER and OFFER. I had a hunch that OLDER and ORDER had been past Wordle answers, and this time I did check, because frankly I was so annoyed about my six the previous day that I couldn't face another disaster.

That showed that both had been solutions – in September 2023 and June 2024 – so I had a straight 50/50 between ODDER and OFFER. The latter seemed more likely to be an answer, so I went with that and guessed correctly.

I've been playing Wordle every day for more than three years now and have tracked all of the previous answers so I can help you improve your game. Here are the last 50 solutions starting with yesterday's answer, or check out my past Wordle answers page for the full list.

• Wordle #1468, Thursday 26 June: OFFER
• Wordle #1467, Wednesday 25 June: COMFY
• Wordle #1466, Tuesday 24 June: ELITE
• Wordle #1465, Monday 23 June: ODDLY
• Wordle #1464, Sunday 22 June: THRUM
• Wordle #1463, Saturday 21 June: GLADE
• Wordle #1462, Friday 20 June: TAUPE
• Wordle #1461, Thursday 19 June: CURIO
• Wordle #1460, Wednesday 18 June: MUNCH
• Wordle #1459, Tuesday 17 June: PRANK
• Wordle #1458, Monday 16 June: PETTY
• Wordle #1457, Sunday 15 June: QUAIL
• Wordle #1456, Saturday 14 June: GHOST
• Wordle #1455, Friday 13 June: BILGE
• Wordle #1454, Thursday 12 June: VIXEN
• Wordle #1453, Wednesday 11 June: PLAID
• Wordle #1452, Tuesday 10 June: TAFFY
• Wordle #1451, Monday 9 June: BOARD
• Wordle #1450, Sunday 8 June: LEASE
• Wordle #1449, Saturday 7 June: REUSE
• Wordle #1448, Friday 6 June: EDIFY
• Wordle #1447, Thursday 5 June: DATUM
• Wordle #1446, Wednesday 4 June: CEASE
• Wordle #1445, Tuesday 3 June: ADMIN
• Wordle #1444, Monday 2 June: PREEN
• Wordle #1443, Sunday 1 June: ROUGH
• Wordle #1442, Saturday 31 May: HABIT
• Wordle #1441, Friday 30 May: IDIOM
• Wordle #1440, Thursday 29 May: QUASH
• Wordle #1439, Wednesday 28 May: POLAR
• Wordle #1438, Tuesday 27 May: SPORT
• Wordle #1437, Monday 26 May: DRONE
• Wordle #1436, Sunday 25 May: GRIFT
• Wordle #1435, Saturday 24 May: SUEDE
• Wordle #1434, Friday 23 May: SHUCK
• Wordle #1433, Thursday 22 May: FOLIO
• Wordle #1432, Wednesday 21 May: ALARM
• Wordle #1431, Tuesday 20 May: BORNE
• Wordle #1430, Monday 19 May: PITCH
• Wordle #1429, Sunday 18 May: LIVID
• Wordle #1428, Saturday 17 May: GROWN
• Wordle #1427, Friday 16 May: FIFTH
• Wordle #1426, Thursday 15 May: EAGER
• Wordle #1425, Wednesday 14 May: BONGO
• Wordle #1424, Tuesday 13 May: AWARE
• Wordle #1423, Monday 12 May: BICEP
• Wordle #1422, Sunday 11 May: DOWEL
• Wordle #1421, Saturday 10 May: YEAST
• Wordle #1420, Friday 9 May: TRIPE
• Wordle #1419, Thursday 8 May: BALMY
• Wordle #1418, Wednesday 7 May: MACHO

If you're on this page then you almost certainly know what Wordle is already, and indeed have probably been playing it for a while. And even if you've not been playing it, you must surely have heard of it by now, because it's the viral word game phenomenon that took the world by storm last year and is still going strong in 2025.

We've got a full guide to the game in our What is Wordle page, but if you just want a refresher then here are the basics.

Wordle challenges you to guess a new five-letter word each day. You get six guesses, with each one revealing a little more information. If one of the letters in your guess is in the answer and in the right place, it turns green. If it's in the answer but in the wrong place, it turns yellow. And if it's not in the answer at all it turns gray. Simple, eh?

It's played online via the Wordle website or the New York Times' Games app (iOS / Android), and is entirely free.

Crucially, the answer is the same for everyone each day, meaning that you're competing against the rest of the world, rather than just against yourself or the game. The puzzle then resets each day at midnight in your local time, giving you a new challenge, and the chance to extend your streak.

The rules of Wordle are pretty straightforward, but with a couple of curveballs thrown in for good measure.

1. Letters that are in the answer and in the right place turn green.

2. Letters that are in the answer but in the wrong place turn yellow.

3. Letters that are not in the answer turn gray.

4. Answers are never plural.

5. Letters can appear more than once. So if your guess includes two of one letter, they may both turn yellow, both turn green, or one could be yellow and the other green.

6. Each guess must be a valid word in Wordle's dictionary. You can't guess ABCDE, for instance.

7. You do not have to include correct letters in subsequent guesses unless you play on Hard mode.

8. You have six guesses to solve the Wordle.

9. You must complete the daily Wordle before midnight in your timezone.

10. All answers are drawn from Wordle's list of 2,309 solutions. However…

11. Wordle will accept a wider pool of words as guesses – some 10,000 of them. For instance, you can guess a plural such as WORDS. It definitely won't be right (see point 4 above), but Wordle will accept it as a guess.

12. The NYT has added in some of its own words, that weren't in that list of 2,309 solutions. More will undoubtedly come over the next few years.