According to an article by Kotaku, based on an interview Konami gave to Japanese channel Nikkei, the developer of Metal Gear Solid said it would make major investments in a future episode of the series. According to the company, “When we begin development, a large-scale investment will be necessary.”
The article also reinforces the information that Hideo Kojima, the main creative mind behind the franchise, is on vacation and therefore has not left the company, but it does not confirm his participation in a future game. It is worth remembering that manager Graham Day said in an interview with Game On Daily that MGS could continue without him, reinforcing fans’ theory that Kojima will not be involved in the next game. Could that be true?
MGS V: The Phantom Pain
The latest chapter in the series was released on September 1 this year for PC, Xbox One, 360, PS4, and 3, following the episode subtitled “Ground Zeroes.”
Set in 1984, it has you control the mercenary Punished “Venom” Snake during the Soviet-Afghan War, seeking revenge for the events of Ground Zeroes, which takes place nine years earlier.
Universally acclaimed by audiences and critics, it was one of the few games to receive a perfect score from Japanese magazine Famitsu. It also gained attention in media not connected to video games, including a review in the traditional American magazine Time.
The praise points to perfectionism in every technical area (graphics, music, and gameplay), combined with an engaging and “addictive” plot. However, some outlets criticized the repetitive missions in the long term if players wanted to “platinum” the game.
The game was also a commercial success, selling three million copies in just five days and reaching five million copies by October.
