Metal Gear Solid 5 kicked off Microsoft's E3 press conference this year with a bang. On the heel of the announcement that Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Bauer himself, will now voice Snake, Kojima Productions has released a lengthy gameplay trailer showcasing the new features and characters in the mysterious sequel.
Set in a desert environment, the footage begins with Snake (Big Boss) riding a horse alongside a young Ocelot. Players are free to explore the game world this time around, a departure from the series' traditional mission structure. Kojima promises a large selection of vehicles, from animals to cars and tanks. While traveling on the horse, Snake can also hide himself behind the animal as he passes enemies.
Non-playable characters will now go about their own routines, which players can exploit to stealthily infiltrate bases. In the trailer, Snake is shown stowing away in a cargo truck to complete his mission. Other new elements include real-time dynamic weather cycles and the realistic passage of time. On the combat front, "dynamic CQC (Close Quarters Combat)" was revealed, alongside a new dodge ability.
The tail end of the trailer introduces several new characters, each with their own description. Check those out below, as well as the new trailer.
Characters
Kazuhira Miller: "A visionary robbed of his future"
Quiet: "A sniper deprived of her words"
Eli: "A youth who curses his fate"
Skull Face: "A ghost without a past"
Emmerich: "A technocrat who stands his ground"
Ocelot: "A rival living a lie"
Code Talker: "A wise man denied his homeland"
Those who "don't exist"