Metal Gear Solid V is an exceptional game if you strip away its most disappointing element: its story. From a gameplay perspective, it’s an incredible, expansive experience that takes some of the series’ best elements and manages to overlay them over open-world gameplay. The story, on the other hand, is a let down. Seemingly half finished with more than a few dangling threads, it’s clear some of it never made the cut. But Konami won’t finish it.
According to the publisher, all 50 missions of Metal Gear Solid V encapsulate the story it wanted to tell, with all the remaining threads being wrapped up in already released titles that take place further down the timeline. Answering fan questions on Twitter, the official Metal Gear account acknowledge the existence of additional missions (like mission 51), but claims that it was content cut before the game went gold.
@Spindash54 @Konami Mission 51 is additional story content that was cancelled before development finished, but its definitely not the ending
— METAL GEAR OFFICIAL (@metalgear_en) 30 August 2016
As for the behind-the-scenes footage of the mission, it was nothing more than a bonus to Collector’s Edition buyers, with the publisher having no plans to actually release it for play. Many players have accused Metal Gear Solid V of cutting a full Act from the end, which Kotaku reported to contain the most important narrative bits in the entire game.
We’ve known for ages now that something not so pleasant happened between Hideo Kojima and Konami, and it’s clear the fallout of that resulted in less time for Metal Gear Solid V development and likely the axing of content that might have rounded it off a lot better. It’s a shame too, especially with Konami already making it clear that they don’t seek to preserve the pedigree that once came with the name Metal Gear.
Last Updated: September 1, 2016
HairyEwok
September 1, 2016 at 09:36
The game that could’ve been one of the best, but didn’t because of ego’s
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 09:40
EA > Ubisoft > Activision > Vivendi > Dog Shit > Konami
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
September 1, 2016 at 09:42
XD
BakedBagel
September 1, 2016 at 09:44
hmmm. “DOG SHIT” LMFAO
Illidan Stormrage
September 1, 2016 at 09:52
Holy shit that’s amazing XD
Illidan Stormrage
September 1, 2016 at 09:54
You forgot all about Blizzard though 🙁
Blizzard >everybody else > EA > Ubisoft > Activision > Vivendi > Dog Shit > Konami
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 09:54
No no no. Blizzard used to be great. They’re now straight middling. They get some things totally right, and some totally wrong. Still can’t beat their storytelling though.
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:11
Only thing I like about them these days: Their CGI cutscenes/intros are still stunning! But they’ve been in decline ever since they put all their eggs into the WOW basket.
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 10:16
Yup. Starcraft 2 is shit. Diablo 3 is tedious, samey, and shit. HotS is meh. Hearthstone is kinda fun, but only really on my iPad when I have nothing better to do.
But Overwatch is apparently a lot of fun, so they have that at least.
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:18
Overwatch is ok, but I got bored with it after only a few matches. I get the appeal, but it just didn’t resonate with me. I’d rather play Destiny to be honest….
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 09:55
lol eeww!
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 09:56
CD Projekt Red >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Everybody else > Raw Sewage > EA > Ubisoft > Activision-Blizzard > Vivendi > Konami > Capcom
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 09:58
OH SHIT CAPCOM.
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 09:59
Don’t forget! Never forget about CrapCom!
Illidan Stormrage
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
I’m ok with this XD
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
Brofist for Harambe!
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
I’d even put Deep Silver above Raw Sewage… Dying Light was ace, and although Homefront was an odd one, I still enjoyed it.
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
Deep Silver often make sleeper or niche hits. Yeah I approve.
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
And CDPR is sitting on side, too busy making another great game to be bothered with the rest of them.
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
You forgot Rockstar sitting between EA and Ubi, but they’re probably too busy counting their money to be a part of your equation.
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
Rockstar is literally just GTA though. For those who like GTA, they’re the best company ever. For those who don’t (like me) they’re completely irrelevant.
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:02
I feel indifferent about it then :D, but all their dodgy sales schemes on Steam made me lose all respect for them as a company.
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 10:03
Meh, irrelevant to me. 😛
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:05
Is it because they are full of… hot air? tehehe
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:07
Exactly! 😀
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:06
Rockstar is a hard one to place; I’d put them ahead of EA purely because their games are generally of a higher quality (If you ignore the fiasco that is GTA Online)
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:09
When it comes to game pricing and support I can’t really complain about EA (except for MT riddled games – which I haven’t experienced myself), but Rockstar is moer dodgy with their pricing.
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:12
Yeah, the pricing for GTA 5 and Max Payne 3 was Activision-levels of dodgy.
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:13
But, HEISTS!
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:17
CASINOS!!!! THEY”RE COMING! YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:17
BWAHAHAHAHA!
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:13
Let’s not forget that they put up the price of GTA V before a sale, add some useless in-game cash to the buy, and then put it on “sale” at its original price.
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:14
I pre-ordered Deus Ex MD for R100 less than what the three-year-old GTA V was ON SALE at the same time.
Fox1 - Retro
September 1, 2016 at 11:31
GTA V is R300 at Dion Wired 😛
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 13:08
😮
Pariah ???
September 1, 2016 at 10:14
Like Bethesda. Pricing is BS as fuck.
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:16
Bethesda is a mixture of dog shit and occasional awesome. One of the few publishers, I only buy second-hand.
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:34
Oh yes. Their pricing is crazy. Especially on Steam. I pre-ordered my physical Fallout 4 copy for half the price what it was on Steam at the same time.
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 09:41
Just Breath people, BREATH!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 09:46
Man it was so funny seeing how everyone went from fanboyz 100% to ‘wtf sort of contrived bullshit story is this’ after 40 hours. Lulz
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
September 1, 2016 at 09:51
http://ci.memecdn.com/822/8293822.gif
Admiral Chief
September 1, 2016 at 10:15
xD
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 09:57
hehehe! That was amazing. I’m kind of glad I missed out on the hype
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 09:59
I sat back, with popcorn, and watched the world burn! OvG loved the game, then hated it like a raging crazy person!
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
You should have recorded it, and posted it on youtube!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
I have a camera now, I will next time, when FFXV comes out and everyone realizes how shit that is too *RUNS
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 10:07
Oh snap! If it’s anything like FF13… there will be lots of tears…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:09
*sighs
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:10
I am so EXCITE!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 09:59
GOTY!!!!!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 09:59
Back off!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 09:59
Hang on, wasn’t it game of the year until the next one? 0-O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:02
GOTYOTW!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:04
bwhahaha!
Dungeon of JJ
September 1, 2016 at 10:09
I haven’t played it yet, so all this has done is confuse me.
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:11
Nor I, for a good reason!
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
September 1, 2016 at 09:46
I stopped half way through after the boss battle against Skull Face and I bet most people would say that’s the correct way to play MGSV
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:08
That’s where I’ve basically stopped too. I was already annoyed by the stupid “to be continued” story missions because that was pointless. And then replay the same missions with a difficulty modifier? Why?
The Order of the Banana
September 1, 2016 at 09:54
Konami…. I have no words!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
Much like they have no care!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:01
KONAMI’S SKY!
RinceThis
September 1, 2016 at 10:04
Ohhhh!
Illidan Stormrage
September 1, 2016 at 09:54
Loved MGSV 🙁 LOVED IT! Right up until I played Act 2. Blegh, so sad :'(
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:11
YOU WERE NOT PREPARED!
Admiral Chief
September 1, 2016 at 10:15
OOOOOH snap
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2016 at 10:00
Hah, me too! I also have no plans to ever actually finish MGSV.
I mean, it could happen, but it’s definitely not planned.
Jonah Cash
September 1, 2016 at 10:08
I haven’t even played V yet. And after it came out I was happy I didn’t buy it on release. With the story being shit I will just stick to the ending in IV, it made me happy and the series felt complete.
Ghost In The Rift
September 1, 2016 at 11:01
And there goes my plans for picking up the Collector’s Edition.