MGS4 Delayed Until Mid-2008??? [News]October 31

Reports in the gaming press are suggesting that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots might slip into the second quarter of 2008. The information comes from a Konami of Japan press release which comments that more time was needed for further improvements that will improve the game’s quality.

Konami previously assured a simultaneous worldwide release date of early 2008. This stated delay will knock the title into a significantly lower profile middle of the year date. As this has traditionally been a quiet time for game releases, it seems a little dubious that a triple A franchise such as MGS would have a release in this period.

Konami broke with tradition for MGS4 by announcing a simultaneous worldwide release for Guns of the Patriots, given that the series has typically entered the Japanese market prior to releases in other territories.

A spokesperson for Konami in the UK wasn’t commenting on the reports at the time of writing.