Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show, E3, PAX Prime; these are the big names that come to mind when you think video game conventions. Konami is looking shake up that tradition at least a little bit at the Moscow-based Igromir Expo, where it intends to show “updated content and a new location” for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
The info comes via a post to Konami’s official UK blog — you can check it out below.
Since its inception in 2006, Igromir has become the key date in the Russian gaming calendar. The Moscow-based event runs from October 2nd-5th and will be attended by over 150,000 guests. It is held across four halls and will play host to all major global publishers and the October event will also play host to the world-renowned Comicon event for the first time. As such, it is fitting that KONAMI and its local partner, SoftClub, will use a dedicated area to showcase both titles.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN will be represented by a themed display that recreates a military installation as seen in the game. Within this is a 50-seater cinema area where visitors will be greeted by a specially-filmed presentation that features stunning footage from the game, showing updated content and a new location. KONAMI is also planning a series of Igromir-specific announcements regarding the series, which are certain to delight local fans of the series.
Related: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Preview
Given the repeated appearance of MGS V‘s Afghanistan mission at previous events, the showing of a new area is a pretty big deal. Konami also intends to show Pro Evolution Soccer 2015, which it’s calling a “stunning return to form.”
With an undetermined release date for 2015, there’s no strict timetable Kojima Productions needs to follow for its next Metal Gear Solid entry. Still, a new area and previously unheard info can only be a good sign. Here’s hoping release date hints are dropped sometime during the event.
