The long-awaited second part of the Metal Gear Solid V experience finally has an official release date! Not only that, but Konami has also released the details behind the multiple versions of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. These versions include the “Day One” edition and the “Collectors” edition. Hit the jump for the full breakdown of the different editions and the various release dates and price points!
According to a press release issued by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be released on September 1st, 2015 for PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. Whereas the PC version will be released a bit later on September 15th, 2015. The Xbox One, PS4, and PC versions will cost $59.99, while the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will cost $49.99.
The September window will see a number of product options available to passionate fans of the series, with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN releasing both a special “Day 1 Edition” and a limited “Collector’s Edition”.
“Day 1 Edition”Content (Physical Version*)
- MAP
DLC items
- Adam-ska Special Handgun
- Personal Ballistic Shield (Silver)
- Cardboard Box (Wetland)
- Fatigues (Blue Urban Snake Costume)
- METAL GEAR ONLINE XP BOOST
*Digital Version contents to be announced at a future time
**Steam version will include the above DLC content at launch
Collector’s Edition Content (Physical Version Only):
- Half Scale Replica of Snake’s Bionic Arm
- Collectible SteelBook
- Behind the Scenes Documentary & Trailers Blu-ray Disc
- MAP
- Exclusive Packaging
DLC items
WEAPON & SHIELD PACK
- Windurger S333 Combat Special Revolver
- Adam-ska Special Handgun
- Maschinen Taktische Pistole 5 Weiss Special Handgun
- Rasp Short-Barreled Shotgun Gold
- Personal Ballistic Shield (Olive Drab)
- Personal Ballistic Shield (Silver)
- Personal Ballistic Shield (White)
- Personal Ballistic Shield (Gold)
CARDBOARD BOXES
- Cardboard Box (Rocky Terrain)
- Cardboard Box (All-Purpose Dryland)
- Cardboard Box (Wetland)
SNAKE COSTUMES
- Fatigues (Black Ocelot)
- Fatigues (Gray Urban)
- Fatigues (Blue Urban)
- Fatigues (All-Purpose Dryland)
Other
- “VENOM SNAKE” Emblem
MGO BOOST
- METAL GEAR ONLINE XP BOOST
MGO Items
- Metal Gear Rex Helmet
- AM MRS-4 GOLD Assault Rifle
- WU S. PISTOL GOLD
As you can see, MGSV: TPP is really getting packed full of content. Even if you just opt to buy the standard version of the game, you’ll still be treated to the largest Metal Gear Solid game ever conceived. Not only that, but as soon as the game is released, Metal Gear Online will also go live. So you’re ostensibly getting two games for the price of one.
I would be lying if I said I’m anything less than extremely excited to finally get my hands on MGS: TPP. Although I don’t care too much about MGO, it was still a ton of fun to play the MGS4 iteration of the online multi-player game. But the interesting thing about Metal Gear Solid is that Konami smartly never tries to drown the market with advertisements. Each time more information comes out it just serves to add to the hype while somehow not over-hyping the games. Granted, series creator Hideo Kojima tends to never promise more than he can deliver so that probably helps things a lot.
In any case, I’m looking forward to this game. What about you? Do you like the Metal Gear Solid series? Are you looking forward to the latest installment? Let us know!