Driven by a need for revenge and the pursuit of a shadow group
Development powerhouse, Kojima Productions, continues forth the 'METAL GEAR SOLID V Experience' with the latest chapter, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain.
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Release date:Â Â 1 September (Release date are subject to change)Â
Purchase price:Â Available at selected stores
Format:Â XBox One
Age restriction:Â M 17+
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.
Taking place nine years after the events of MGSV: Ground Zeroesand the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakes from a near decade-long coma. The game resumes the story in 1984, with the Cold War still as the backdrop, which continues to shape a global crisis. Snake’s journey takes him into a world where he is driven by a need for revenge and the pursuit of a shadow group, XOF.
Hideo Kojima, head of Kojima Productions, 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, photo-realistic 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.
The Phantom Pain will introduce new aspects to the game such as:
Real time weather.
Realistic passage of time.
A variety of ways to navigate the vast new environments within the game.
Open-World game design allowing players ultimate freedom on how to approach missions and overall game progression.
Fox Engine delivers photo-realistic 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.
PC Game Specifications:
OS: Windows 7×64, Windows 8×64 (64-bit OS Required)
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
DirectX: Version 11
Hard Drive: 28 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
Game trailer:
*Please note: This trailer contains scenes with blood and gore, intense violence and strong language that some viewers may find to be disturbing. Requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Some material may be inappropriate for children. Viewer discretion is advised. Not suitable for children under 18.