METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Released Sep 2015
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
91% positive · 108K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain launched on September 1, 2015. Post-launch, Konami released a batch of cosmetic DLC (character fatigues and suits) on October 20, 2015, followed by the Metal Gear Online multiplayer component for PC on January 19, 2016. At that time, Konami stated they intended to continue updating MGO with new content, and subsequent MGO-related DLC packs shipped on March 15, 2016. The final piece of DLC — MB Coin 2000 — was released on November 24, 2016. All 13 listed DLC items have been released, and no further DLC or content has been announced. The last developer communication on record is from January 19, 2016, which referenced plans for MGO updates through 2016 — those updates have since shipped. There have been no developer posts or content announcements since late 2016, spanning nearly a decade with no new content or roadmap. The game appears to have concluded its content cycle with the final DLC release on November 24, 2016.
Evidence
MB Coin 2000 released on November 24, 2016 — the final DLC in the listing. All 13 DLC items are now released with no unreleased entries.
Metal Gear Online launches on PC; developer states plans for MGO DLC and updates throughout 2016.
Content
13 of 13 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
KONAMI
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Konami Digital Entertainment continues forth the ‘METAL GEAR SOLID V Experience’ with the latest chapter, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain. Ushering in a new era for the franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Nine years after the events of MGSV: GROUND ZEROES and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakens from a nine year coma. The year is 1984. The Cold War serves as the backdrop as nuclear weapons continue to shape a global crisis. Driven by revenge, Snake establishes a new private army and returns to the battlefield in pursuit of the shadow group, XOF.
The METAL GEAR SOLID team continues to ambitiously explore mature themes such as the psychology of warfare and the atrocities that result from those that engage in its vicious cycle. One of the most anticipated games of the year with its open-world design, photorealistic visual fidelity and feature-rich game design, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will leave its mark as one of the hallmarks in the gaming industry for its cinematic storytelling, heavy themes, and immersive tactical gameplay.
Key Features:
- Open-World game design allowing players ultimate freedom on how to approach missions and overall game progression
- Fox Engine delivers photorealistic graphics, thoughtful game design and true new-generation game production quality
- Online connectivity that carries the experience beyond the consoles to other devices to augment the overall functionality and access to the game.
Nine years after the events of MGSV: GROUND ZEROES and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakens from a nine year coma. The year is 1984. The Cold War serves as the backdrop as nuclear weapons continue to shape a global crisis. Driven by revenge, Snake establishes a new private army and returns to the battlefield in pursuit of the shadow group, XOF.
The METAL GEAR SOLID team continues to ambitiously explore mature themes such as the psychology of warfare and the atrocities that result from those that engage in its vicious cycle. One of the most anticipated games of the year with its open-world design, photorealistic visual fidelity and feature-rich game design, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will leave its mark as one of the hallmarks in the gaming industry for its cinematic storytelling, heavy themes, and immersive tactical gameplay.
Key Features:
- Open-World game design allowing players ultimate freedom on how to approach missions and overall game progression
- Fox Engine delivers photorealistic graphics, thoughtful game design and true new-generation game production quality
- Online connectivity that carries the experience beyond the consoles to other devices to augment the overall functionality and access to the game.
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