Earlier today Konami busted out a press release for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes labeled as "leaked" information. However silly of a headline it was, the first bit of good news is that Ground Zeroes will be cheaper than initially announced on the latest consoles.
Some balked at the original prices once it came out that Ground Zeroes' core story can be completed in a couple hours, though the price difference between console generations was already a bone of contention. The first announcement had the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions at $30 (digital) and $40 (physical). The new pricing has them coming in at $29.99 in both physical and digital versions.
Those who want to stick with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be able to get Ground Zeroes for $29.99 at retail and $19.99 via download when it launches on March 18.
Other announcements include a free iDroid companion app for iOS, Android, and Xbox Smart Glass. The second-screen app aims to replicate Big Boss' in-game communication/map device, and will let players call up maps, summon air support, and play any of the cassette tapes found throughout Camp Omega, all while synced with the main action.
Lastly, here's the skinny on DLC and content that carries over from Ground Zeroes to The Phantom Pain, straight from Konami:
First, it was revealed that those who purchase METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES early on will receive exclusive DLC for use within THE PHANTOM PAIN. The DLC will only be available in the first batch of the retail version and for a limited period of time for the digital version. The DLC provides players with additional resources for a Mother Base area that will be available in THE PHANTOM PAIN. Mother Base is introduced during the events of GROUND ZEROES and plays a central role in the forthcoming METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Unlocked through downloadable code, the added staff for Mother Base will give GROUND ZEROES players an edge when they take on THE PHANTOM PAIN.
In addition, anyone that purchases GROUND ZEROES will be able to unlock exclusive content within the game to carry-over to THE PHANTOM PAIN. Prisoners of war and VIPs rescued in GROUND ZEROS will be added to the Mother Base staff in THE PHANTOM PAIN, providing GROUND ZEROES players an early in-game advantage; character skins will also be able to be carried over.
-------
Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine. His blog can be found at subhumanzoids. Follow him on Twitter at @Moldilox.
No comments:
Post a Comment