How to Kill The End Early in MGS Delta: Snake Eater

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In the video game titled “Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,” many references to its original PlayStation 2 version, known as Easter eggs, are included. Some of these easter eggs allow players to bypass certain parts of the game altogether. For instance, it’s possible to eliminate The End before his boss fight in “Metal Gear Sold 3: Snake Eater,” thereby skipping the entire sniper duel in Sokrovenno.

In the game “Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater“, you can kill The End early, but it requires a particular weapon from an optional location. You’ll have a narrow opportunity to shoot him before he’s moved to safety. This act will prevent you from acquiring specific items, such as the Moss Camo, which is one of the top camouflage patterns in the game. Here’s how to kill The End early and earn the “The Early End trophy/achievement“.

“Warning: I’m about to share some storyline and gameplay details that might ruin your experience if you haven’t reached The End’s boss fight yet. Proceed with caution!”

How to Kill The End Early in MGS Delta: Snake Eater

Following the cutscene at Ponizovje Warehouse Docks post-defeating The Pain, you’ll have the opportunity to eliminate The End. As soon as the scene concludes, The End remains on the docks in his wheelchair. A guard arrives to escort him back indoors, however, during this transition, you can utilize a sniper rifle to take out The End. He requires several shots to be brought down, but if you manage to hit him enough times, he’ll explode just like other Cobra Unit bosses.

Whenever the trophy or achievement appears on your screen, feel free to return to a previous save point in order to carry on with your gaming experience as usual. Bear in mind that if you decide to restart from this point, the final defeat will remain intact and won’t be registered as a victory in your statistics.

Where to Find the SVD in MGS Delta: Snake Eater

To complete the Easter egg, you’ll need a sniper rifle first, specifically a SVD. Therefore, it’s essential to make a brief stop en route to Ponizovje Warehouse Docks to acquire this weapon. After overcoming The Pain and reaching the region guarded by hovercraft-riding guards, you will encounter a fork in the road. Taking the right path leads to Ponizovje Warehouse Docks, whereas the left path directs you to Ponizovje West.

At Ponizovje West, there’s a well-stocked ammunition room including an SVD sniper rifle. Few guards are patrolling the area, but more reinforcements will arrive via hovercraft if an alarm is raised. After acquiring the SVD, you can move towards Ponizovje Warehouse Docks and take out The End with precision shooting. It’s advisable to call Para-Medic and create a manual save beforehand for emergency situations or missed shots.

If you follow all the instructions carefully throughout the game, you’ll be able to bypass the final boss battle against The End in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Once you get to Sokrovenno later in the game, you won’t have to worry about any pressure from The End, allowing you to freely explore the area. There isn’t much of interest in Sokrovenno with The End out of commission, so you can proceed directly to the well-known ladder scene at that point in the game.

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2025-08-26 15:36