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http://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-5s-online-pvp-mode-locked-behind-/1100-6429981/

In The Phantom Pain, players use various resources acquired within the game to facilitate the construction of an off-shore base, but in order to participate in the online multiplayer mode, where players attack each other's bases, they must first use real-world money to purchase MB Coins. MB Coins are then used to purchase open water in the game to make space for a PVP-dedicated base. This was discovered during GameSpot's review process for The Phantom Pain, but without online functionality, we couldn't determine the cost of MB Coins, or fully evaluate F.O.B. mode.

 

[wheeplash]

And here, we, go.

 

[mgs2master2]

Was about to post this. Well there it is, fuckin Konami. Advertise the FOB, but make it behind a paywall.

 

[fade_]

There has to be a way to unlock that with in game currency or something....right?

 

[CloudyTuba]

 

[robotrock]

KOOOOOOOONAAAAAAAAMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

 

[JayEH]

I refuse to believe that they would advertise a mode like this that you had to pay for.

Also the ending part of the OP is also interesting.

This was discovered during GameSpot's review process for The Phantom Pain, but without online functionality, we couldn't determine the cost of MB Coins, or fully evaluate F.O.B. mode.

Since they weren't online I don't think they could make an article like this until we know for sure what's happening.

Edit: Posting this screen of the tweet realcZk linked

 

[Xpike]

So, in the end is there anyone that will actually have a F.O.B? Can't believe Konami had to shit on Kojima's big idea and work just because they needed a bit more money.

 

[Wagram]

I'll never be touching MGO anyways, but this is still a dick move.

 

[DrBo42]

The final "Fuck you, Konami" has been revealed.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

What the hell?

Lick my butt hairs Konami!

 

[hughesta]

There has to be a way to get it in game. There's no way they'd make a substantial video like the Gamescom one for something like this... right?

 

[Mellahan]

Truly unnecessary.

I'm already spending $100+ on the "collectors" edition. I am done.

 

[bananafactory]

It's not confirmed yet. Let's calm down until we know the facts people

I'll never be touching MGO anyways, but this is still a dick move.

This isn't MGO it's part of the main game

 

[dreamfall]

Uh oh...

 

[Deitus]

So in other words, no one will use this mode, and whatever interesting ideas they implemented with this multiplayer mode are going to be utterly wasted. Nice.

Edit: Hmmm... that makes more sense that there are other ways to earn them. Hopefully they aren't artificially limited to encourage people to spend real money.

 

[realcZk]

Pretty sure this is a misunderstanding, Ken mentions they can be earned from singleplayer missions, unless he's talking about something else here:

https://twitter.com/Ken1555/status/630571490786717697

I really have a hard time believing the mode requires you to pay. I do believe MB Coins are purchasable with real currency though.

 

[JehutyRunner]

Edit: NVM, misunderstood the point.

 

[NightShift]

#FucKonami

 

[Gaz_RB]

NOOOOOO

FOB invasion is what I was honestly looking forward to the most.

Gross.

Pretty sure this is a misunderstanding, Ken mentions they can be earned from singleplayer missions, unless he's talking about something else here:

https://twitter.com/Ken1555/status/630571490786717697

I really have a hard time believing the mode requires you to pay. I do believe MB Coins are purchasable with real currency though.

I don't even want to even have to earn them. I wish they would have gone with Watch_Dogs system.

 

[Tamanon]

I don't buy it. I think it just wasn't available because it's not ready.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

That's absolutely ridiculous, and maybe they'll be earnable SOMEWHERE in the game that the reviewer just didn't find?

That said, I'm really excited about the prospect, so I'll bite if it's not too expensive. $3.99 or $4.99 for a big ol' plot of ocean would be acceptable to me.

 

[GrantDaNasty]

I'll never be touching MGO anyways, but this is still a dick move.

This isn't even part of MGO. The FOB stuff is tied to your single-player save. Basically just enables the idea of player invasions a la Dark Souls.

 

[ZeroX03]

The reviewers weren't allowed to go online while playing were they?

This strikes me as one of those things where you get free coins the first time you play to buy the essentials.

 

[halopower67]

This is something that sounds so stupid that it's almost unbelievable.

Ah well, not there for the multiplayer anyways.

 

[bananafactory]

Pretty sure this is a misunderstanding, Ken mentions they can be earned from singleplayer missions, unless he's talking about something else here:

https://twitter.com/Ken1555/status/630571490786717697

I really have a hard time believing the mode requires you to pay. I do believe MB Coins are purchasable with real currency though.

Exactly. You'll be able to purchase them for sure but there must be a way to earn them in game

 

[JimPanzer]

I'll never be touching MGO anyways, but this is still a dick move.

that's not MGO, is the online component of MGSV

 

[Boke1879]

Part of me believes this isn't the full story as I know the reviewers didn't have access to the microtransactions.

I wouldn't be shocked if there is a way to purchase this with real money but there absolutely HAS to be a way to do all of this in game. If not. Konami dun fucked up.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

Doesn't make sense.

Doubt its actually locked behind a pay wall.

 

[Corpekata]

I bet there will be ways to grind the coins. Like maybe the coins drop or spawn if you play online generally.

So a bit less crappy, in that case. But crappy nonetheless.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

There it is.




Konami's Swan Song

 

[brickarts295]

Mandatory

That last one just makes too much sense now.

 

[CO_Andy]

Preorder cancelled

 

[VolticArchangel]

"but without online functionality, we couldn't determine the cost of MB Coins, or fully evaluate F.O.B. mode."

So, let's wait till the 6th of October to know about the skill based means to acquire MB coins then ?

 

[Griss]

Any other game and I'd be out, right now. Any other game.

Fuck off Konami, Kojima was too good for you. Christ, this is distasteful.

 

[sjay1994]

that's not MGO, is the online component of MGSV

Damnit, now I am wondering what kinds of microtransaction bullshit will be in MGO

 

[ExVicis]

Gotta make back all that development money Kojima in the scummiest ways you can huh Konami? Really depressing to be nickel and dime'd like this.


Edit: I'm really starting regret buying this game, even if it is to support Kojima's last Konami project.

 

[CambriaRising]

Pretty sure they said in the FOB video that you earn these coins in the SP naturally.

 

[raven777]

MB coin to buy the water to start building your FOBs.

 

[Oni3298]

I believe Sean Eyestone or someone mentioned that you were able to earn MB Coins normally throughout the game as well. Don't understand why people are freaking out.

Thread title is so misleading and instigating, its ridiculous.

 

[Wagram]

It's not confirmed yet. Let's calm down until we know the facts people



This isn't MGO it's part of the main game

Figures it had to be something more controversial than that :/

 

[bananafactory]

So, let's wait till the 6th of October to know about the skill based means to acquire MB coins then ?

FOB is part of the main game and will be available Sep 1. Not tied to MGO

 

[RS4-]

Damnit, now I am wondering what kinds of microtransaction bullshit will be in MGO

You have to buy food to feed your dog.

 

[the_batman]

didn't they already say that you earn MB coins while playing the game, the payment options are for people who want shortcuts.

 

[Frozenprince]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS THE MOST!

 

[GrantDaNasty]

So, let's wait till the 6th of October to know about the skill based means to acquire MB coins then ?

This has nothing to do with MGO. The FOB stuff is part of the single-player experience. They're referring to whatever central server it pings to not being up because the game hasn't launched yet.

 

[Big_Boss_Snake_]

You can earn mb coins in the single player without spending any money

 

[SeanTSC]

No PvP for me then, I won't pay a single dime for this.

 

[Saturday]

Like a damn fiddle.

If, y'know, true. It's a bit crazy to lock something like that behind a paywall and not, say, the rest of multiplayer. If Dark Souls locked out invasions behind paywalls it'd make no sense.

 

[Boke1879]

Pretty sure this is a misunderstanding, Ken mentions they can be earned from singleplayer missions, unless he's talking about something else here:

https://twitter.com/Ken1555/status/630571490786717697

I really have a hard time believing the mode requires you to pay. I do believe MB Coins are purchasable with real currency though.

Yup. Just like there is a way to use money to speed up development I wouldn't be shocked if there is way to buy MB coins.

Hopefully it's a misunderstanding. Has to be a way to earn this in game.