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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

KONAMI · KONAMI · Sep 1, 2015
Stealth Open World Action Story Rich Tactical Cinematic
Fresh observation Observed
1,759
Players now
2,710
All-time peak
▼ 17.1%
Δ 24h
91
Metacritic
Player count updated

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN - Player Count & Price Tracker

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has 1,759 current players. Currently priced at $17.99, it represents yellow value compared to similar Action games.

Total Players
1.6K
— Active
Price
$17.99
Genre
Action
Developer
KONAMI

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN player count and price summary

Current players
1,759
All-time peak
2,710
24-hour player change
-17.07%
Current US price
$17.99

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Players Now

1.8K
▼ 17.07% (24h)

All-Time Peak

2.7K
Oct 2026

Estimated Owners

2,000,000 .. 5,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $17.99.

Decent deal at 40% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~50 days until next sale

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 1.8K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▬ Stable population

Value Score

Fair Value — 72th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 72th percentile. Priced as Premium at $17.99.

▬ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 63%
Value Ratio Top 28%
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Price History

Lowest Price
$17.99
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$17.99
US region

No Recent Price History

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Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoYes
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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 28 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 28 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
Sale: 40% off
$29.99 $17.99

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player Steam Achievements Full controller support Steam Trading Cards Captions available In-App Purchases Steam Cloud Steam Leaderboards Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Remote Play on TV Family Sharing
Tags
Stealth Open World Action Story Rich Tactical Cinematic Third Person Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Atmospheric +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Japanese*, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

97.78
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

🏷️
40% OFF SALE!
$29.99 $17.99

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
42
total achievements
Featured:
Awakening
Phantom Limb
👍 Recommendations
73.4K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
18
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
📦 DLC Available
13
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Detailed Description

Konami Digital Entertainment continues forth the ‘METAL GEAR SOLID V Experience’ with the latest chapter, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain. Ushering in a new era for the franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.



Nine years after the events of MGSV: GROUND ZEROES and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakens from a nine year coma. The year is 1984. The Cold War serves as the backdrop as nuclear weapons continue to shape a global crisis. Driven by revenge, Snake establishes a new private army and returns to the battlefield in pursuit of the shadow group, XOF.



The METAL GEAR SOLID team continues to ambitiously explore mature themes such as the psychology of warfare and the atrocities that result from those that engage in its vicious cycle. One of the most anticipated games of the year with its open-world design, photorealistic visual fidelity and feature-rich game design, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will leave its mark as one of the hallmarks in the gaming industry for its cinematic storytelling, heavy themes, and immersive tactical gameplay.



Key Features:

- Open-World game design allowing players ultimate freedom on how to approach missions and overall game progression

- Fox Engine delivers photorealistic graphics, thoughtful game design and true new-generation game production quality

- Online connectivity that carries the experience beyond the consoles to other devices to augment the overall functionality and access to the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN worth buying right now?
Watch — $17.99. Decent deal at 40% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN go on sale?
Decent deal at 40% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 1.8K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
How many players are currently playing METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
1.6K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN free to play?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN costs $17.99 on Steam.
What genre is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is a Action, Adventure game.
Who developed METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN was developed by KONAMI and published by KONAMI.
What platforms does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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