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[Love Deterrence]

http://yongsubsong.com/303436/3734620/projects/metal-gear-solid-5-the-phantom-pain

Last year you guys may remember a website called yongsubsong.com (no relation to YongYea) uploading some concept art and a video that has since been removed regarding MGSV:TPP and the idroid.

The owner of the website is attatched to Kyle Cooper and his team who are responsible for designing things like The Phantom Pain's logo and the GUI design of the idroid, perhaps even a new title sequence for The Phantom Pain as it was Kyle Cooper who made the intros for MGS2 and MGS3 as well as films like Se7en.

But more to the point, an anonymous user that posts on 4chan's Metal Gear General threads has discovered something that it seems was overlooked in that idroid video until now. Even though the video has been removed, you can watch it again here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Eic5oxPhY) and if you freeze frame between 0:15 and 0:16 you'll notice it shows the command Order - Helicopter, Buddy, with a third feature we haven't seen before to call "Co-Op Player". If you can't see it yourself there is a clearer screenshot here

To add even more credibility to this finding, it follows an earlier discovery by another anon who found that the "security" and "union" files dug from the Ground Zeroes PC Mother Base code ALSO matches with features found in the same video from the YongSub website:

He also speculates based on that screenshot that we may get more than one mother base, but that's another can of worms.

There's always a chance this was a feature that got scrapped during development or something, but considering Kojima has talked before about being able to walk around your friend's motherbase and share resources with them, along with invasions and AI buddies it just makes sense for this feature to return from Peace Walker. Also I believe this video actually came out before the TGS video where we saw the "buddy" command in action for the first time, but I may be mistaken.

Everything is basically already there other than actual confirmation that we can tackle missions together with friends, which may be the next "feature" they show in a gameplay demo. If not, I at least thought it was worth sharing to the wider MGS community as i've never seen anyone point this out before and would hate for it to go unnoticed.

Source: http://archive.moe/vg/thread/90762406/#q90767662

Via r/metalgearsolid: Co-Op Confirmed? "Co-Op Player" command discovered in IDroid GUI Concept video (Credit: /mgg/)

 

[The Smoking Bun]

CO-OP Player should be a choice between Quiet, DD or whoever the third person was

 

[Omikaru]

Since playing Ground Zeroes, the one feature I've really wanted to see in The Phantom Pain is online co-op. Even if the game has specific online co-op missions, rather than just doing it Peace Walker style where you can co-op through most/all of the single player game with a buddy, would be so awesome.

 

[nemisis0]

This will be big news if it actually turns out to be true/real, MGS 5 with friends when you want a laugh will be a good thing.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

BE STILL MY BEATING HEART.

 

[Nightengale]

Not really surprising, Peace Walker had mission co-op play as well.

 

[Love Deterrence]

It's happening, isn't it?

BE STILL MY BEATING HEART.

 

[RK9039]

Good, it's like a bigger Peace Walker anyways.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

with the focus of 2 characters in alot of the shown cut scenes I figured it was implied there was going to be coop- also PW had coop..

oh well good news is good news

 

[Alfebit]

Please let this be true.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

I can't wait to see the intro of MGSV: TPP. I'm sure Kyle Cooper will blow it out of the water just like he did with MGS2 and MGS3. Both games had fantastic intros.

Kyle Cooper is on the right side.

 

[DieH@rd]

I think this is just references to the buddy system that Kojima showcased at last TGS.

 

[Bricky]

Wouldn't surprise me, especially with this essentialy being a Peace Walker sequel. The open level design should allow for multiple players without having to change much from (or comprimise aspects of) the single-player experience.

 

[Love Deterrence]

Also, guys! I'm watching the video to see if I can find any more clues that it may have to offer. Notice the world map, and the Diamond Dogs logos placed across it? Those are apparently opportunities for combat deployments, if I'm looking at this correctly. Even shows an example of how much GMP missions will cost and that a number of units can be dispatched for these missions.

I think this is just references to the buddy system that Kojima showcased at last TGS.

Shows "Buddy" and "Co-Op Player" options. This concept image was released way before TGS by the way, so I believe it to be legit.

The earliest link I have shows "July 6, 2014"!

https://www.behance.net/gallery/18039493/METAL-GEAR-SOLID-5-THE-PHANTOM-PAIN

 

[Will M]

Being able to have someone play as Quiet and mark enemies for you sounds fantastic. If the level design is as open and sandboxy and they've been saying, it should make replaying missions much more enjoyable.

 

[DryvBy]

As long as it's separate from the main story, go for it!

 

[Dawg]

I think this is just references to the buddy system that Kojima showcased at last TGS.

You might have had a point if the image didn't have two options: "Buddy" and "Co-Op Player" .

 

[strafer]

CO-OP has no place in a MGS game.

 

[Love Deterrence]

CO-OP has no place in a MGS game.

 

[Nightengale]

CO-OP has no place in a MGS game.

 

[Alucrid]

CO-OP Player should be a choice between Quiet, DD or whoever the third person was

If I can play as diamond dog then this is going to be goty

 

[Love Deterrence]

If I can play as diamond dog then holy fuck is this going to be goty

Well, actually... you may be able to! Metal Gear Solid V - Dog Controls Confirmed?

It was discovered by fellow GAF user, ShaunBRS:

Has anyone else noticed that there are (possible TPP spoilers)

Spoiler

dog controls

in TppPlayerPadConfig.lua?

Spoiler

Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_ACCEL",fox.PAD_B )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_BREAK",fox.PAD_X )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_BARK_NORMAL",fox.PAD_R )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_BARK_MAD",fox.PAD_L )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_BARK_JOY",fox.PAD_U )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_SQUAT", fox.PAD_A )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_SCENT", fox.PAD_Y )
Pad.RegisterButtonAssign( "DOG_PAD_CRAWL",fox.PAD_D )

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=145102969&postcount=233

 

[Risev1]

CO-OP has no place in a MGS game.

That would be true were it not for the fact that CO-OP already existed in Peace Walker (was a huge part of it), and the fact that TPP already has a buddy system were you could have 3 (or was it 4) AI partners accompany you at all times.

 

[Ein Bear]

I honestly hadn't realised co-op wasn't already confirmed. I'd assumed it was a given after Peace Walker.

 

[Akiller]

CO-OP Player should be a choice between Quiet, DD or whoever the third person was

So could i co-op with Dawg, with him choosing DD?

 

[Nightengale]

You probably just play as Big Boss.

 

[RK9039]

You probably just play as Big Boss.

Or your recruits from MB, that would be nice.

 

[Love Deterrence]

So could i co-op with Dawg, with him choosing DD?

 

[CHC]

This is AMAZING

Spoiler

but not a surprise at all.

 

[John Kowalski]

can i play as Quiet pls

wouldn't this be just an iteration of PW's choose someone from your team to play as and do a side mission thing? not totally unexpected

 

[Dawg]

Ohai, I'm Dawg the noscope 360 D.D., I'm rank 99 and I've prestiged this shit thrice, I'll be your co-op buddy for today.

 

[Alienous]

Dat ducking snake bone knife, doe.

 

[Mista]

Sound Legit! Cant say no to that!

 

[SuicidalSteve]

Keifer snake and Hayter snake....co op action everyone wins

 

[Skullface]

CO-OP has no place in a MGS game.

I happen to agree. What ever happened to solo sneaking missions? I'm not opposed to having this option available to those who choose to use, but I never will. Didn't in Peace Walker either.

 

[NCell]

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-5-exclusive-kojima-q-a-on-the-tgs/1100-6422389/

Will the player ever get to control Quiet or other buddies directly, without Snake?

Players cannot control Quiet or other buddies without Snake. Snake is the main character.

 

[Yudoken]

I knew it but I was sad that it wasn't included in MGS V ground zeroes.
That would make it way more enjoyable.
Hopefully it's included in MGS V PP.

 

[Dawg]

What if you want to play as Quiet but your buddy (host) never met her?

 

[Nightengale]

I happen to agree. What ever happened to solo sneaking missions? I'm not opposed to having this option available to those who choose to use, but I never will. Didn't in Peace Walker either.

The game/franchise has evolved. It's now 'Tactical Espionage Operations' instead of 'Tactical Espionage Action.'

What if you want to play as Quiet but your buddy (host) never met her?

Doesn't seem like you can.

You'll probably only either control BB, or if it's like Peace Walker as well, control generic Mother Base soldiers that have the same moveset as Big Boss.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Oh it says 'buddy'! When I saw this video I thought it said 'buggy' like a jeep, I should have used my brain a bit more.

CO-OP Player should be a choice between Quiet, DD or whoever the third person was

the horse

 

[Love Deterrence]

Keifer snake and Hayter snake....co op action everyone wins

 

[Akiller]

Keifer snake and Hayter snake....co op action everyone wins

A rank team.

Ohai, I'm Dawg the noscope 360 D.D., I'm rank 99 and I've prestiged this shit thrice, I'll be your co-op buddy for today.

Best Buddy.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-5-exclusive-kojima-q-a-on-the-tgs/1100-6422389/

Sn4ku-Rovu co-op confirmed:smugface:

 

[Mistah]

What if you want to play as Quiet but your buddy (host) never met her?

Paradox !

 

[Have a Nice Day]

This is amazing.

 

[poopninjamvc3mk]

I kinda expected Co-Op after Peacewalker anyways

 

[Skullface]

The game/franchise has evolved. It's now 'Tactical Espionage Operations' instead of 'Tactical Espionage Action.'



Doesn't seem like you can.

You'll probably only either control BB, or if it's like Peace Walker as well, control generic Mother Base soldiers that have the same moveset as Big Boss.

Lol, I don't care what the tag line is. Enjoy it your way and I'll enjoy it my way. Co-op just isn't for me. I'll probably hardly use buddies either unless there are incentives story wise.

 

[Love Deterrence]

Sn4ku-Rovu co-op confirmed:smugface:

 

[Nightengale]

Lol, I don't care what the tag line is. Enjoy it your way and I'll enjoy it my way. Co-op just isn't for me. I'll probably hardly use buddies either unless there are incentives story wise.

I'm simply saying the game has broadened in scope. Despite the inclusion of 'tactical operation' aspects in Peace Walker, the game's plenty solo-able.

The game now allows player to either play like Solid Snake (solo one-man infiltrator), or like Big Boss, the leader of a private militia. (one-man with advanced support from your team, or co-op + team support )

 

[Rogue Agent]

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-5-exclusive-kojima-q-a-on-the-tgs/1100-6422389/

Might be like Mother Base invasion video or the PW promotional videos. More than one Snake, though hopefully like PW you can make your partner look like someone else.

 

[raven777]

holy shit lol