"Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain" PS4 release date is still a go despite controversy involving Hideo Kojima and Konami.
Despite issues of Kojima leaving the Tokyo based company, he assured fans that he is still very much involved with "MGSV: TPP" and the development is still right on track, according to Movie Pilot.
"Thank you for your continued patronage of KONAMI products and services," the announcement said. "The latest title in the Metal Gear series, 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,' will be released as planned starting on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 in North America, Latin America, and Europe, followed by Japan and Asia on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hideo Kojima will remain involved throughout."
Adding that gamers should not miss the "Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain" since it will be the last from the franchise.
"I want to reassure fans that I am 100% involved and will continue working on 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,' I'm determined to make it the greatest game I've directed to date. Don't miss it!"
Konami on the other hand, clarified the issue with Hideo Kojima also assuring fans that everything is still well on its way and that fans should not be worried about the release date of "Metal Gear Solide 5: The Phantom Pain," Kotaku reported.
"In accordance with the recent change in production organization of all of Konami, Kojima Productions, as well as other internal production companies, has had its name, etc., changed to move into the corporate headquarters work structure."
"The name and organization has changed, but as before, MGSV: TPP is continuing as a work from director Kojima and the existing team members."
Adding, "The social networking account has also been changed, but the new account has the same Metal Gear team members as the previous one, and is updating with the latest news. As the team members who are tweeting is unchanged, we would like your continued support and follows."
Concluding the statement with, "director Kojima is playing the game, checking all the small details and giving directions to the staff as the title continues to completion. Bringing the thoughts and ideas of director Kojima in an open world game of the size of TPP is incredibly difficult, the director and the team that's been there from the start are coming together as one as they aim to finish the game, so please give them the support they need."
