Metal Gear Solid 4 dated for 'late Q2 2008' [update]

by Justin McElroy on Feb 26th 2008 1:45PM

As you've probably figured out by now, practically any release date you hear for Metal Gear Solid 4 should probably be punctuated by the word "Probably." We'll have to actually open our retail copy up and see that there's not just a note with the words "Coming Soon" written on it before we'll believe that it's actually out.

That said, there's apparently a new "official" date coming out of retailers conference Destination PlayStation: June 12, 2008. Before you get out a calendar: Yes, that date falls on a Thursday. No, we don't get it either. We've emailed Konami for official word, but for now we feel pretty comfortable in reporting that June 12 is the new future former release date of Kojima's baby.

Additionally, there's word that a new PS3 bundle featuring an 80GB system (apparently still in production), MGS4, and the DualShock 3 controller is in the works. We've reached out to Konami for confirmation.

Update: An SCEA press release distances itself from the reported June 12 date, stating only a vague "late Q2 2008" release for MGS4. The statement does confirm the aforementioned bundle (more here), along with news of a Metal Gear Online beta test (details here).

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Reader Comments (49)

Comes out on a Thursday...um..good, closer to pay day.

shoot the j. shoot it!

Why don't you go purify yourself, in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?

care for some grapes..

"...me and the Revolution"

*cue excited pig squeal*

As soon as the release date is solid(pun intended), I'm taking vacation days to compensate the time I'll spend with this game.

Sweet, sweet nectar. :d

*remainder of post is CENSORED*

So, would you suggest I finally plunk down some change for PS3 to play this title, or say wait until Killzone 2 comes out?

Why wait? If you want a PS3 get one when MGS4 releases especially if the rumored bundle is true. After MGS4 you have GT5P, LBP, KZ2, R2, WKS, and FF13 among many, many others. Not to mention a Blu-ray player.

@KayRazy Ken
I think you broke the record for most abbreviations in one sentence.

And if they decide to bring them over, Disgaea 3 and and Star Ocean 4.
I'm personally waiting for GT5, FFXIII, or either of the two mentioned above.

If the rumor of the 80gb PS3 bundled with a DS3 and MGS4 is true...I wonder how MANY will Sony sell? This in my opinion would be a good move by Sony however MGS4 is a M rated game and if memory serves Sony said years ago that they do not like the idea of releasing a bundle with an M rated game.

Can you see a $499 bundle and a ruduced $349 40gb? That would make PS3 sales skyrocket here in the states and utterly oblitarate the 360 in the EU.

What is it with you?!! Just play your PS3 and STFU!! Or are you NOT playing it right now because you are waiting? Your a fucking moron! Anybody that chooses only to have 1 console is an idiot because you are missing out on some great stuff on all 3 consoles.

So tell me if PS3 does get the lead this year over 360 whats going to happen? Do you get any of that money? Are your games going to be more fun because of it? Take Gears 2 for example if it was on PS3 and NOT on 360 you wouldve been cumming all over your self last week but instead you were trying to find flaws in the 1st one. Why the fuck do I waste my time trying to talk sense into retarded blind dilusional people like you?

Your not a gamer your a fucking fanboy that should be banned along with Curmeos dumb bitch ass.

Goosefraba...goosefraba...

oooooooh, profanity... that'll show 'im.

Actually he's on my PSN friends list and he does play his PS3 often... in fact it's always on...

@ Gerwurztraminer

Pardon my French.

Rumor confirmed!!!

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499.99 (MSRP).

To answer your question, no having the 360 fail does not improve my gaming experience. As a matter a fact, I am GLAD Microsoft is in the VGH business, it keeps Sony on its toes and Sony keeps Microsoft on its toes. Competition is a GOOD thing, I know that. I am just venting a bit of I told you so from ALL of the PS3 bashing I and other Sony fans had to endure for over a year.

Now things are looking up for the PS brand and down for 360, so yes...I will gloat a bit.

But unlike Fernandos I am a gamer I have been since probably b4 you were even a nuttstain in your mammas drawers. I only have a PS3 and PSP because I do not have the time to play games very often, but for my money the Playstation brand has always offered the most diverse gaming library for me, so I choose PStation.

PS...what is your PSN a troll named slickback?

Awww did I hit a nerve, guess you are human lol. Thats a good thing though dont fight it Ken. Haha you love Ken more than Sony they pushed his old ass into retirement.

Unlike Fernando?? Fernando just speaketh the truth most of the time buddy. He has a Wii and a 360. Hes on my friends list and he actually does game quite a bit. Oh and Slick Back your an idiot, Krazy Ken doesnt even know what your PSN IS!

A troll on a trolls friend list good stuff...

ummfada

"Oh and Slick Back your an idiot, Krazy Ken doesnt even know what your PSN IS!"

Please explain why I am an idiot mam?

http://i26.tinypic.com/27x2ixl.gif

Also word is that KZ2 and Resistance 2 won't be out until 4th quarter this year....

Word out of this Destination Playstation shin dig.

I'm amazed KILLZONE2 will release this year. I wasn't expecting it until Spring'09. RESISTANCE2 however, was stated a couple times for autumn/winter'08 release. Either way, a good holiday gift.

I don't think Sony's dumb enough to not stagger the releases of KZ2 and R2 (2 superficially similar games).

RFOM2 I understand Q4, but KZ2? That should be out Q1 its BS!!

Wasn't this news in last month's EGM?

and June 15 is Father's Day. (cha-CHING!, an early present to myself!)

My father's day present is/was not having any kids. This is just icing on the cake.

Have fun dying alone with no legacy. But at least you got to play all those games.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Obligatory "360 version release date?" reply

Yeah, yeah, get the -s out of your system.

arent Japanese games released on Thursdays? i dont know where i heard that but i thought games came out on Thursdays in Japan.

either way, glad it finally has a date...again.

Also, a MGS4/PS3 combo would indeed be a smart move for Sony. Not enough for me to plunk down the money, yet, but a smart move nonetheless.

blurg... uh, this was actually suppose to be a reply to KayRazy Ken. ah well.

Comes out just around the same time as Ninja Gaiden 2, smart move by sony. I'll be passing on MGS4, never liked the series at all.

Mind if I ask you why the f*** are you replying in a post about MGS when you don't like Mgs? ....xbot?

Thanks!

OH! You called me an "xbot"! HAHA +1 to you and that amazing creative genius of a brain you have. Next time maybe you'll even throw the ol "M$" out there!

http://www.blogsmith.com/profile/307711/

lol!

Yeah, automatic -1 to anyone who uses Xbot, Wiitard, M$, $ony or any derivation of the aforementioned.

Actually he is using a Bender avatar so Xbot makes sense in this particular scenario but it seems no one gets the joke.

Internet serious business.

Oh deaftly stop acting like a total spaz .

That's it?,No special edition stuff,art book etc inside?

Bummer.

Oh well it will do.

It's because the 360 gets the special edition.

jkjkjkjjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjk

I could live with that.

This will be an interesting duel...

Ninja Gaiden 2 vs MGS4 Which will sell more copies/machines...

Looking forward to those July NPD Numbers.

As much as I love Ninja Gaiden 2. I don't think it will sell more consoles than MGS4. Now I am sure that Ninja Gaiden is going to sell a ton of copies. Its going to be interesting to say the least. Those numbers are going to be high for both.

So any news on a demo for the PSN?

GOTY
Cant wait goin to pre order soon

Man my Dreamcast has all the i'll games that Crapstation 3 don't got.all for peanuts dogs......

SegaNet blows away your winp ass PSn.......

Peace out dogs I got's some Soul caliber reppin up then some Quake 3 Arena's............

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