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Metal Gear Online Shutting Down
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