Metal Gear Survive Requires A Constant Internet Connection, Has Microtransactions

Together with just a month to go before its release, Konami provides confirmed some major details about Metal Gear Survive, the 1st new entry in the series since series creator Hideo Kojima left the company. One of the biggest new pieces of information we all learned during a recent preview session was that the online game will require a constant internet connection to play, even for single-player. This may not be totally unheard of in gaming, as Destiny 2, as well as other online-focused games, require a persistent internet connection across all methods.

Konami said Metal Gear Survive requires a constant connection to the internet so the game can offer a "seamless" experience as participants move between single-player and multiplayer. "Metal Gear Survive's online connectivity requirements were built to support a seamless integration between single player and co-op. This will also permit us to provide ongoing content post-launch. "

One more detail we learned that Metal Gear Survive will have any microtransaction store where players can purchase virtual currency. Silver and gold coins are available to purchase with real money (specific price points weren't disclosed) or through standard gameplay, as is the case in several other AAA games. Metal Gear Solid V: The particular Phantom Pain also offered a number of microtransactions, so this will be nothing new for the series. You can check out the image previously mentioned to see what's available to buy in Metal Gear Survive's retail outlet, including Boost Passes for various durations of time, but bear in mind that the game is not finished and as such, things could alter.