Fans of Konami’s Metal Gear Online can rejoice as the new “Gene Expansion Pack” is out today. The pack includes three new maps, two new Hero characters and a new game mode called “Survival.” You can find a full description of all the new features below. As far as I know, this expansion is free, as the Metal Gear Online website has zero information about pricing. I assume as long as you already have Metal Gear Online up and running (it came with MGS4), you should be able to download this update from the game menu.

Adding more maps and characters is always a plus, but I still don’t think it’s enough to get me playing again. MGO was fun for a little while, but there are just so many better online shooters available. I’d rather spend my time playing through the full game a second time. In fact, I think that’s what I’ll be doing this weekend.

The much awaited "METAL GEAR ONLINE GENE EXPANSION" is now available!! DO NOT miss this opportunity to become a part of the evolution that is MGO!! Throw yourself onto new and unconquered Maps!! Make use of a whole new set of gimmicks and Characters! Why not try out the awesome new game mode "Survival"!?

At the same time, we will be opening the "Reward Shop" for business!! Get you character some new gear by earning Reward Points in the game!!

But that's not all... The "METAL GEAR ONLINE GENE EXPANSION PLUS" comes with all of the above plus 1 MGO Extra Character Slot!! If you were looking to create another Character, then this is a great opportunity!!

Maps:

Coopertown Conflict: Wide Streets, underground passages, and rooftop areas. Suitable for close- to medium-range combat.

Tomb of Tubes: An intricate labyrinth of underground passages. Suitable for close- to medium-range combat.

Virtuous Vista: An outdoor map with natural terrain. Suitable for medium- to long-range combat.

Characters:

Meryl is a fearsome leader. The positions of enemies she shoots, and enemies targeting her are visually shared with the other team members through the SOP system. Meryl will raise the spirits of teammates nearby to help them recover Psyche. She can also help unconscious teammates get up faster. Meryl excels with the Handgun Skill, which reduces recoil when firing handguns and decreases reload time.

Johnny is an expert at disarming traps. All traps in the stage will be displayed on his screen. Press the Triangle button to disarm surrounding traps and them into items.

*Please note the above characters cannot be freely selected. They will be randomly allocated to a player taking part in a game in which their use has been enabled.
* The expansion pack will also allow you to buy and increase character slots up to a maximum of 18.

Survival Mode and the Reward Shop

Reward Points you earn by playing "Survival" mode can be spent at the all new Reward Shop where you will be able to exchange them for all sorts of gear! They can be equipped onto your characters in other game modes too! Set yourself apart from the crowd!

* The "METAL GEAR ONLINE GENE EXPANSION PLUS" comes with an MGO Extra Character Slot. Have you ever wanted to create a female Character but felt reluctant as you would have to delete your current one? Then this is the Expansion Pack just for you!

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