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Metal Gear Online Shutting Down

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by Matthew Kato on June 11, 2012 at 05:41 PM

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After four years of service, Konami has announced it is shutting down the online component of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

Metal Gear Online as an entity will close in waves, as detailed in official timeline from Konami below – including the chance to get expansion packs and other rewards for free.

March 21st 2012 16:00 (JST) (2am central daylight time)

Closure of MGO Online Shop.

April 24th 2012 18:00 (JST) (4am central daylight time)
(Note: Registration for new player characters will not be available during this time)

Expansion packs and Preset Codec Message Appeal Packs will be available for free download.
Reward shop equipment will be available for free. (* With the exception of "non-sale" items.)

June 12th 2012 23:59 (JST) (9:59am central daylight time)

End of online service

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Filed under: News, Konami, kojima productions, metal gear solid 4, metal gear solid 4: guns of the patriots, Metal Gear Online

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by JarJar69 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:29 AM

I wonder why they're doing this
by MarcoSnow Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:32 AM

I'm surprised there's still an active multiplayer community.
by shmahadle Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:34 AM

Damn, I wanted to come back to it eventually.
by Masterassassin Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:37 AM

I tried it, but couldn't really get into it. Feel sorry for the people who still enjoy it though.
by vangivan Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:38 AM

it was good while it lasted its been going for 4 yrs straight and time to pull the curtains time for rising to come and kick ass now
by Edgar Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:42 AM

I enjoyed the game but the online was a bit lacking. It Really hasn't been on for long though. Thought it would outlast the life of the ps3. Mgs has a strong following. Weird
by Jake S Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:42 AM

:(
by Aaron Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:45 AM

operatorchan.org/.../t200946_Manlytears6.jpg
by snapszach Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:49 AM

Thats sad I liked the online.I agre with other people that it was a bit not traditional but it was still good.I hope it comes back when they release the new MGS Rising Revengese.
by Stitch Jones Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:54 AM

This is a strong reason why from a 'console' MP side that there should be dedicated connections for play. That way you never has to worry about a 'server' going away and people can still play and enjoy a games online offering years later.
by tj2424 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:58 AM

One of my favorite games of all time. However really never got into the online play.
by PunchLine Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Ouch. My brother just got really into the game about a month ago and just bought the expansions. Hopefully a new form of MGO appears in a new Metal Gear game down the road.
by wickemic Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Never tried it, were there still a lot of people that played it?
by Myles Cadle Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Is the online stuff any good? I just got a PS3 like a week ago and I was holding off on MGS4 until I played through the others. I might have to get it before this is gone though.
by ynoT0312Taz Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:14 AM

:'(
by Walter Mellin Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:14 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I still haven't gotten my knife skill to level 3!
by Boyzby Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:18 AM

I had a hard time getting a game a year or two ago, so maybe now that it's closing I can get some good final matches. ^_^
by VinsanityV22 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:22 AM

I forgot Metal Gear Online was a thing. Oh well. I'm sure Kojima Productions will replace it with something else. Perhaps Metal Gear Rising will have an online component, or MGS 3D. Perhaps (the inevitable) MGS5?

The important thing is that we're still getting a Zone of the Enders HD collection, guys! There are a million online shooters out there, but how many amazing, gorgeous anime robot action titles are out there? Screw this noise - bring back Jehuty and Anubis!
by outlaw4728 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Figures. They were going to do it someday.
by PIZZAKING92 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Wait...there was an online mode?