A second assortment of Metallic Gear Stable ports is within the works, Konami has confirmed. Talking throughout a lately uploaded “Manufacturing Hotline” video, Metallic Gear sequence producer Noriaki Okamura confirmed that Metallic Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 2 is certainly being labored on, however stopped in need of giving additional particulars.
In a Manufacturing Hotline video earlier within the 12 months, Okamura mentioned that Konami hadn’t but determined what video games have been going to be included in Grasp Assortment Vol. 2, and talking within the latest video, he elaborated additional on why that call hasn’t been made, explaining that in contrast to the video games included in Vol. 1, different Metallic Gear titles don’t have current HD ports that can be utilized for a brand new assortment, whereas these which might be already in HD are fairly massive in scale, which comes with its personal challenges.
“We had HD ports of MGS1, 2, and 3. Or, sorry, not likely for 1, however the different two,” Okamura mentioned. “However many of the titles launched after these don’t have a pre-existing HD port we may use. Some are in HD, however these would all be actually large titles, and that comes with its personal set of points.
“So with all these components to contemplate with the lineup, something alongside the traces of ‘what’s in it?’ or questions like ‘how lengthy will it’s in improvement? When will it’s out?’ It’s going to be a short while till we are able to get a transparent image, however once we do, we’ll let you recognize right here.”
Okamura then went on to very explicitly affirm that Konami is certainly engaged on Metallic Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 2, earlier than acknowledging the problems that Vol. 1 launched with, and offering assurances that the corporate will keep away from related errors with the following assortment.
“In fact, we referred to as the primary one Vol. 1, so we’re making a Vol. 2, that a lot is for certain,” Okamura mentioned. “We’re additionally fearful about how Vol. 1 had a fairly tough launch, with all the problems, so we’re going to do every part we are able to to not repeat that, however we simply must ask for everybody to present us time.”
Earlier this 12 months, reviews claimed that the lineup of titles for Metallic Gear Stable: Grasp Assortment Vol. 2 would come with Metallic Gear Stable 4, Metallic Gear Stable 5, and Metallic Gear Stable: Peace Walker, one thing that prior datamining leaks had prompt as properly.
In the meantime, Konami can also be persevering with to work on Metallic Gear Stable Delta: Snake Eater, having lately showcased the upcoming remake’s opening, and confirming that it’s now totally playable behind-the-scenes from begin to end. A launch date hasn’t but been introduced, however the recreation can be playable at TGS later in September.
