Metal Gear Solid 5? Speculation thread

[Harakiri]

In the latest issue of EGM, in the afterthoughts column, they talk to one of the writers for the game. In this interview, the writer says that Kojima is done directing Metal Gear and is searching for some young talent to be the new director and continue the Metal gear games while he continues being the producer.

 

 

 

In an interview with 1up.com:

 

 

 

Konamis upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PlayStation 3 (due June 12) is the latest stealth game in a series that has been going strong for the last 20 years. In an interview with Hideo Kojima, creator of the series, he was asked if this was the last game in the series and even if he may not be making another one himself, he said hed produce more spin-off PSP handheld games and hinted that a Metal Gear Solid 5 sequel might be a possibility without him.

 

 

 

Question: Obviously, the first question thats on everyones mind is: Why exactly did you feel this was the right time to end the Metal Gear Solid series?

 

 

 

Hideo Kojima answers: I was supposed to end this in MGS2, you know, originally (laughs). And then I created MGS3, and I said, Okay, this is the final one. Its over. But people said, No theres still not enough answers (in that game)! As a game design, the story was almost complete in MGS1, 2 and 3, or so I initially thought. But of course, there were some questions that werent answered, especially with some things after MGS2. I didnt decide that this was the timing there were a lot of voices saying, We want the answer to all of the questions! Thats why as a game, and as a saga, MGS4 is the complete wrap up.

 

 

 

PR-wise, I really dont want to say that [Metal Gear Solid 4 is] the final game or this is the wrap up, but if I dont say it, people will make me create MGS again! (laughs) So I have to say, Die, Snake, and really end it so I can move on to something else! (laughs) Actually, its a game, so even if Snake dies, the game can live on. We have to kill him at a certain point.

 

 

 

Question: Now there were a few things that fans of the series have easily picked up on in footage released of the game, such as Policenauts posters. Even the Mark II is reminiscent of Snatcher. I have a two part question. First, how many elements of previous games, such as Zone of the Enders or Snatcher, have helped to influence or shape game elements of MGS4? Secondly, would you return to Zone of the Enders or Snatcher possibly once youve put Metal Gear Solid 4 to rest?

 

 

 

Hideo Kojima answers: You might think that I might pass away because Im putting everything into this past series! (laughs)

 

 

 

To answer your first question, none, actually thats just a service to the fans, the genuine fans of Kojima Productions. Policenauts and Snatcher wasnt probably released in America and some other parts of the world outside of Japan. In Japan, there are still a lot of core fans who really love all of the series. Even Meryl she used to appear in Policenauts so its a kind of service to say thank you to the fans, actually.

 

 

 

Finally, its the end of Snake, so Id really want to start something really fresh and new when I create the game for the next one. However, maybe the sequel to ZOE [meaning], or a remake of Snatcher, for instance, if I just participate as a producer, yeah, that could be possible.

 

 

 

Picture courtesy of VGboxart, quotes via IGN.

 

 

 

UPDATE May 13th 2008: The Metal Gear Solid 4 press event in Tokyos Roppongi Hills ended with an audio clip of a phone conversation between franchise foe Revolver Ocelot and an unknown character, with only Ocelots side of the conversation presented in the clip. It included a hint at a Metal Gear Solid 4 sequel. To quote:

 

 

 

[Ocelots voice]

 

Yes.

 

We just finished the press conference.

 

Yes.

 

Everything went according to plan.

 

Yes.

 

Were entering into the last phase of the mission.

 

Do you want to execute the launch day surprise?

 

Yes, thats right.

 

Akihabara, New York, L.A.

 

Live, simultaneously throughout the world

 

Yes, its under control.

 

The VIPs are happy to participate.

 

Yeah, thats right.

 

That person.

 

Yes sir, understood.

 

So on June 12th

 

By the way, what should we do about The Project?

 

Yes, thats correct.

 

That man has fallen.

 

Its about the sequel.

 

Yes, indeed.

 

Yes.

 

Yes.

 

Yeah.

 

I see.

 

Yes, sir.

 

Mr. CEO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some speculation does involve the fifth game to let you play as Big Boss before the third game. Some others believe a spin off involving Raiden. Nobody knows, and seeing as Kojima has some PSP titles in the works, those might lay out the basis for the next series of Metal Gear games.

 

 

 

Kojima said that MGS4 would be the last game, but he apparently did not want to get rid of the games that easily. Some people say that the next director will be the creator of Kirby, which brings little hope, considering Kirby is a childrens platformer, and Metal Gear is an intense Sneaking game. Only time will tell. When more information comes about MGS5, I will be on top of it, because I love the series more and more the more times I play the games.

[josh181830]

I hope they don't... otherwise I'll have the huge urge to want to play it but I'll never get the chance... stupid PS3... :cry:

[Rainy_Day]

I'm not sure there's much to be created with MGS now. I think the story has pretty much been done. MGS4 ended it. If MGS5 was created, I think new characters would be needed, as last I recall, Snake can only live for another 6 months, and he is just getting older and older. Plus after 3 he turns into a weapon anyway (virus I recall?). :S

[ReapMe]

won't be the same without snake

[Vansing]

I think i read somewhere that they are not going to make MGS games anymore but might make MG games to continue the story without Snake, wont be the same though :(

[stevepole]

Its always possible for them to make a new metal gear game, but just not with Solid Snake. Another game about the past would be cool though or a remake of Metal Gear.

[Zonorhc]

Jesus Christ, number 5?

 

 

 

Come up with some new IP, it isn't that hard.

[Swordhand20]

Id be happy with a fifth game as long as I dont have to play as Raiden again. Maybe another prequel, where you play as The Boss (not Big Boss, The Boss from MGS3) or even Liquid Snake before he "went bad".