A slightly cold night on the way home. A mundane walk to the convenience store. The moment you throw on this jacket, that instant gains an outline. What was just a commute becomes a scene. Quiet, stripped down, with a tension in the air — a feeling close to being inside that game. If you’re simply looking for a warm fleece, you don’t need this jacket. This is for people who want to bring that world into their everyday life.

Product Overview

About GU

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GU is a Japanese fashion brand founded in 2006. Part of the same Fast Retailing Group as UNIQLO, GU’s concept is to deliver trend-forward designs at prices accessible to everyone, offering a wide lineup spanning women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel. Headquartered in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, GU operates stores across Japan and internationally in Asia, North America, and beyond. The brand continuously captures the latest trends while maintaining a commitment to comfort and quality materials.

The brand message is “YOUR FREEDOM — the freedom to reinvent yourself.” Based on the belief that changing what you wear can change your mood and help you discover a more positive, aspirational version of yourself, GU proposes a “free fashion experience” for a wide range of ages. With diverse categories ranging from casual to sports and loungewear, GU delivers Tokyo-inspired, trend-driven style at accessible prices.

💡 Why This Item Stands Out

🌏 Asia & North America Exclusive Collaboration

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GU is a Japanese-born fashion brand. This collection was sold exclusively at GU stores in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States — an Asia and North America limited collaboration. It was never sold through regular retail in Europe, and in countries without GU stores, it was simply unavailable. With Metal Gear fans around the world, the fact that only those who were in a country with a GU store at the time could purchase it translates directly into rarity.

🎮 Collaboration with a Legendary Game IP

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METAL GEAR SOLID is Konami’s world-renowned spy action game series. Starting with the original PS1 release in 1998, it has amassed tens of millions of dedicated fans across North America, Europe, and Asia.

The direct source for this collaboration is “METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER,” released in 2004. Set in Cold War-era jungles, it’s a stealth action game following special operative Snake through infiltration, survival, and combat. Frequently cited as the greatest entry in the series, it has earned extremely high praise from international media. The design works for those unfamiliar with the game while being instantly recognizable to those who know it — and that balance is the strength of this collection.

On August 28, 2025, the remake “METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER” officially launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It was a massive hit, surpassing 1 million copies worldwide within 24 hours, with cumulative sales exceeding 2 million copies as of March 2026. The franchise’s momentum continues to grow around the world.

This jacket was sold approximately 10 months before the game launched — during a period when no one had yet played it. Now that the game has become a global hit, the weight of owning a piece released during that pre-launch era has only grown.

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🪖 Fleece × Nylon Panel Design

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The shoulders and sleeves feature nylon paneling contrasted against the fleece body — a military-inspired construction. This design was born from the concept of “what if Snake and The Boss were issued casual town wear.” The result looks nothing like a standard fleece. Functional both as an outer layer and a mid-layer, its versatility is a major draw.

🎖️ Design Roots: What is ECWCS Level 3?

This jacket has a clear design reference point.

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ECWCS (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) is a layering system developed by the U.S. Army in the 1980s for cold-weather operations. It spans Levels 1 through 7, with Level 3 serving as the core fleece mid-layer. Lightweight, highly insulating, and quick-drying, it functions both as a standalone outer layer and as an inner layer under a shell for extreme cold.

The nylon reinforcement on the shoulders and sleeves isn’t just a design accent. It’s a battle-tested reinforcement designed to protect the fleece fabric from friction caused by bag straps and equipment. The stand collar is also a structural choice — built to block cold air at the neck. Every detail of this jacket carries military design philosophy.

This is the kind of thing Snake actually wore.

✂️ Adjustable Silhouette

A drawcord at the hem lets you cinch the silhouette tight for a more streamlined fit. Wear it loose and relaxed, or pull it in for a sharp, lean look. One jacket, two expressions.

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♻️ Sustainable Materials

The body is made from 100% recycled polyester fiber. The jacket carries not just a game’s aesthetic, but a sense of the times in how it was made. This is a piece where style and the maker’s integrity coexist.

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❌ No Longer Available

Released on October 25, 2024, and already sold out. No inventory remains on the GU website or in any stores. All 12 items in the collection are now unavailable. The fact that this is your only chance makes it all the more valuable.

📐 Sizing

This jacket is unisex. GU’s original size range spans XS to 3XL, making it wearable for both men and women.

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※ Unisex with a relaxed silhouette — also well-suited for women styling it as an oversized look.

🎨 Color Options

This fleece jacket comes in 2 colors.

55 GREEN

An army green evoking a military aesthetic — Snake’s signature color and the main color of the collection. This listing is the Green colorway in size L.

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09 BLACK

An all-black colorway with a stealth aesthetic. The FOX emblem on the chest and the METAL GEAR SOLID Δ logo on the sleeve stand out sharply in white. For those who want a sleek, understated look.

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Both colors are now sold out with no restock planned. No inventory remains at GU.

🗂️ Full Collection Lineup

This jacket is part of an Urban Military Wear Collection consisting of 12 items in total.

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Padded Stand Blouson METAL GEAR SOLID Δ GU Official
Fleece Jacket METAL GEAR SOLID Δ (This Item) GU Official
Double-Face Parka METAL GEAR SOLID Δ GU Official
Double-Face Lounge Set (Long Sleeve) METAL GEAR SOLID Δ GU Official
Socks METAL GEAR SOLID Δ GU Official

All items are sold out with no restock. For anyone who wanted the complete set, each piece is now a rare find.

🎮 Past GU × Game Collaborations

GU has officially collaborated with the following game IPs:

② GU × PlayStation (December 2020)

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The second GU × PlayStation collaboration, featuring hoodies, loungewear, socks, and other items with the PlayStation logo. The collab became a series — the first installment had launched earlier that spring. Timed with the release of the PS5, this collection helped raise the profile of gaming-inspired fashion. It was GU’s first major game IP collaboration and drew significant attention.

③ GU × Kirby 30th Anniversary (October 2022)

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A collaboration celebrating the 30th anniversary of Kirby. Sweatshirts and graphic T-shirts featuring Kirby characters were released. Born in 1992, the “Kirby” series celebrated its 30th anniversary with this collection — and thanks to Kirby’s broad fanbase, it was popular with family audiences as well as dedicated fans. The simple, rounded silhouette of Kirby translated naturally into easy-to-wear everyday designs.

④ GU × PlayStation (October 2022)

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The third GU × PlayStation collaboration, released to mark the 2nd anniversary of the PlayStation 5. Graphic hoodies and sweatshirts were featured, with a rich variety of colorways and designs inspired by PlayStation’s iconic four-button color scheme. By the third installment, the brand × game collaboration format had become an established tradition — and many items sold out shortly after launch.

⑤ GU × Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game 25th Anniversary (September 2023)

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A collaboration marking the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game. Hoodies and T-shirts featuring Duel Monsters artwork were released. This special collection commemorated a quarter-century of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG, which launched in 1999. Iconic card art like “Dark Magician” and “Blue-Eyes White Dragon” was translated directly onto the garments, earning praise not just from fans but for the garments’ quality as apparel in their own right. This series is widely regarded as one of the highest-quality designs in GU’s collaboration history.

GU × Gran Turismo (January 2025)

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A collaboration with Gran Turismo. Long-sleeve T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring “THE REAL DRIVING SIMULATOR” branding went on sale in January 2025. A collaboration with PlayStation’s flagship racing game IP, it launched in the wake of the global success of the Gran Turismo film (2023), which had brought renewed global visibility to the series. It resonated strongly with motorsport fans and PlayStation enthusiasts, and like the Metal Gear Solid collaboration, was an officially licensed PlayStation product.

🧭 Summary

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This is not a replica. Not a knockoff. A genuine collaboration jacket sold at GU stores in 2024. Made with recycled polyester, finished with embroidered emblems — no corners cut.

When this collaboration launched, no one had played the game yet. That game has since sold over 2 million copies worldwide, and this jacket exists as a piece from the night before that phenomenon began. Opportunities to find one are running out.

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