Since this is easily my most anticipated game of the year, I'll update this as new info comes out. A few days ago, various game industry people got their first opportunity to play Phantom Pain. There's an embargo on most info until June 9th, but some of the reactions are below. Additionally, it sounds like info about MGO3 will be released on June 16th.

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Currently, I’m in the desert of Afghanistan looking for a secret weapon in caves. I can only talk about this mission today. Needless to say, Afghanistan, in the game, is far larger than ground zeroes. Once I think I’m growing tired of the desert environment, I discover a new locale, tucked away, that brightens things up.

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So far, I’ve Fulton rescued people, supplies, and…a massive bear. The bear was very challenging! Took 10 tranq darts. In addition to soviet troops, I’ve also encountered mysterious super soldiers on this mission. These “Skulls” are very fast, and are clearly biomechanical in nature.

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In this mission, Episode 6 (“Where do the bees sleep?”), I’m 4% into the game, at about 7 hours of gameplay, give or take.

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I can confirm that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is expansive, beautiful, and a seriously deep game, almost too much to do, but…Â Not overwhelming. Been able to get mauled by a bear, recruit a decent sized PMC, and punch nearly everything.

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Got my trusty horse in her battle dress and we’re stomping through the afhgan mnts. Covered in blood!

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I played 6 missions of MGS5 yesterday (8+ hours). There’s a lot to talk about. Look for a preview June 9 on @IGN. For now, I’ll say this: If MGS4 Act 1 and Peace Walker had a baby, it would be MGS5. Huge spaces to explore. Lots of resources to develop.

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Played about 7 hours of MGSV yesterday and it feels like the giant, open map Peace Walker sequel we’ve been promised. 7 hours put me only 10 episodes into Chapter 1 of MGSV while forcing myself to basically ignore Mother Base. So much to do.

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I spent yesterday playing MGSV and marveled at the little details, like overhearing Kim Wilde’s KidsInAmerica on a boom box.

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The world is huge, even bigger than he expected. You can do a side op, then another, then a main mission without returning to Mother Base.

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The “showering” that was talked about before did in fact refer to an actual shower room at Mother Base you can use.

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I have played 8 hours of MGSV and I haven’t reached a quarter.

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For now, I have unlocked 10 missions. In the 6th one, I had to infiltrate a fort to recover a weapon. I first tried during the day, but the enemies have very good vision. At night, it’s more difficult to be detected, but there are more guards.

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It’d hard to get used to having so much freedom. The AI is ready and doesn’t forgive if you play carelessly.

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One final detail. Snake gets filled with blood during missions. You need to take a shower in Mother Base to get it off. :O

TL:DR...MGSV is gonna be awesome.

This post was edited on 9/5/15 at 8:38 am