Konami announces first MGO expansion

Konami has always been a very diligent producer of games so the fact that they have already announced what appears to be a complete expansion should come as no surprise.

The expansion, named “Metal Gear Online Gene Expansion” is as of yet un-dated and un-priced but Konami has revealed the details of the expansion pack which is certainly extensive.

The first element to the expansion pack is the inclusion of 3 new maps based off the Metal Gear Solid 4 storyline.

Coppertown Conflict is based off the Middle Eastern city featured in the first act of MGS4.

Tomb of Tubes seems to be based on the sewer system Eva and Snake enter in act three.

Virtuous Vista from the power station assaulted by the Militia in the middle of act two.

The second element to the expansion is the inclusion of two playable characters from the main game, Meryl and Akiba. Meryl is an expert when it comes to using handguns and has several traits which allow her to aid her team more, firstly she can wake them up earlier and secondly her presence increases the psyche of teammates near her. Akiba’s skills however lie in the disarmament of traps which he can turn into items.

The final section is the inclusion of the ability to create a female character to play as (you will need a new character slot) and a “survival mode” (which as of yet has not been explained) and a Reward shop in which you can buy gear for your character using points earned in survival mode.

All in all a rather extensive and satisfying expansion pack, as Big Boss would say, “This is good, Isn’t it?”