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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc, subscription|ref=<ref name="microtransaction zone">{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=40796|title=Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-27}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|dlc, subscription|ref=<ref name="microtransaction zone">{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=40796|title=Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-04-27}}</ref>}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|boost, currency, free-to-grind, infinite spend, unlock|ref=<ref name="microtransaction zone"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Africa}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Metal Gear}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Metal Gear}}
 
|steam appid  = 287700
 
|steam appid  = 287700
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-r184 PC Report]
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-r184 PC Report]
 
{{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-graphics-and-performance-guide GeForce Graphics Guide]
 
{{ii}} [http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-graphics-and-performance-guide GeForce Graphics Guide]
{{mm}} [http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_Wiki Metal Gear Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/287700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Only the Steam installer is included.<ref>[https://twitter.com/graphure/status/637981198229368836/photo/1 graphμre | グラフ on Twitter: "Contents on disc for the physical retail PC version of #MGSVTPP: - Steam installer (8.78 MB) And... nothing else. http://t.co/TcFskpSZ8O"]</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Only the Steam installer is included.<ref>[https://twitter.com/graphure/status/637981198229368836/photo/1 graphμre | グラフ on Twitter: "Contents on disc for the physical retail PC version of #MGSVTPP: - Steam installer (8.78 MB) And... nothing else. http://t.co/TcFskpSZ8O"]</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B013CVYGFI | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2857-1 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|2857-3|The Definitive Experience}} also available. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MGSVPP/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|metal-gear-solid-v-the-definitive-experience|The Definitive Experience}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2857-1 | Steam |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain | Steam | {{Store link|Humble|metal-gear-solid-v-the-definitive-experience|The Definitive Experience}} also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | metal-gear-solid-v-phantom-pain | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 287700 | Steam | The Definitive Experience also available. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain | Steam |  | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 287700 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref name="Denuvo">[https://support.codefusion.technology/mgstpp/ Support Page] for [[Denuvo Anti-Tamper]] offline activation</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam||Denuvo Anti-Tamper}}.<ref name="Denuvo">[https://support.codefusion.technology/mgstpp/ Support Page] for [[Denuvo Anti-Tamper]] offline activation</ref>
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===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} '''The Definitive Experience''' includes all DLCs and [[Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes]].
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Basic Appeal Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Basic Appeal Pack | For Metal Gear Online. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Battle Appeal Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Battle Appeal Pack | For Metal Gear Online. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Dance Appeal Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Dance Appeal Pack | For Metal Gear Online. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Cloaked In Silence | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Cloaked In Silence | Expansion pack for Metal Gear Online. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Fatigues (Naked Snake) |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Fatigues (Naked Snake) |  | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Hero Appeal Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Hero Appeal Pack | For Metal Gear Online. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Jumpsuit (EVA) |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Jumpsuit (EVA) |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Parade Tack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Parade Tack |  | Windows }}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Video Settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Video Settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Camera Settings.png|Camera settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Camera Settings.png|Camera settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metal-gear-solid-v-phantom-pain/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metal-gear-solid-v-phantom-pain/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] only. Tied to the '''Post-processing''' setting.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] only. See [[#FXAA tied to effects post processing level|FXAA tied to effects post processing level]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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# Open {{file|TPP_GRAPHICS_CONFIG}} in the text editor of your choosing.
 
# Open {{file|TPP_GRAPHICS_CONFIG}} in the text editor of your choosing.
 
# Change the line <code>"framerate_control" : "Auto",</CODE> to <code>"framerate_control" : "Variable",</code> and save the file.
 
# Change the line <code>"framerate_control" : "Auto",</CODE> to <code>"framerate_control" : "Variable",</code> and save the file.
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# On some configurations make sure that "Windows Timer Resolution" is set 0.5 ms for more stable 100+ higher FPS on high end cards.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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===Ambient occlusion===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-graphics-and-performance-guide/ Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Graphics & Performance Guide]</ref>|fix=
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# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Select the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain profile.
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> value to <code>0x00180000</code>.
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> to <code>High Quality</code>.
 +
#Change <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> to <code>Enabled</code>.
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#Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} In-game AO needs to be disabled.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===FXAA tied to effects post processing level===
 +
{{ii}} By default, you cannot disable FXAA while using Extra High post processing.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alter packed game files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/139/?tab=2&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fmetalgearsolidvtpp%2Fajax%2Fmodfiles%2F%3Fid%3D139&pUp=1 MGSV_QAR_Tool].
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# Extract it to the '''master''' folder inside the game installation folder
 +
# Hold Shift and right click the '''master''' folder and pick '''Open command window here'''
 +
# Type <code>MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.dat -r</code> then press {{Key|Enter}}.
 +
# Inside the newly created {{file|data1}} folder find {{file|gr_init_dx11.lua}} open it in your text editor of choice.
 +
# Ctrl + F to find the FXAA settings <code>{settingName="PluginFxaa",settingTable={{name="G7",EnableFilter=1},{name="G8E",EnableFilter=1},{name="Default",EnableFilter=1},{name="Off",EnableFilter=0},{name="Low",EnableFilter=0},{name="High",EnableFilter=1},{name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1}}</code>
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# Change <code>name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1</code> to <code>name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=0</code>
 +
# Save the file, then go back to the Commandline Window and type <code>MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.inf -r</code> then press {{Key|Enter}}.
 +
{{ii}} As of patch 1.02+ Use the same steps to modify gr_init_dx11.lua in 00.dat file in the MGS_TPP/master/0/ folder instead.
 +
}}
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Controller Settings.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Controller Settings.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Control Settings.png|Control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Control Settings.png|Control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Keyboard Settings.png|Keyboard settings.}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Can't use NumPad or symbol keys.<br />
 
|key remap notes          = Can't use NumPad or symbol keys.<br />
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Metal Gear Solid V - The Phantom Pain - Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    = Option to adjust volume of custom soundtrack only.
 
|separate volume notes    = Option to adjust volume of custom soundtrack only.
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Constant micro stuttering===
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Shader Cache in Nvidia Control Panel|ref=<ref>[https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/stuttering-and-nvidia-shader-cache.58682/#post-2066782 STUTTERING AND NVIDIA SHADER CACHE]</ref>}}
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===White screen after starting the game===
 
===White screen after starting the game===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===Significant performance loss when using Fulton or helicopter===
 
===Significant performance loss when using Fulton or helicopter===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the Effects setting|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Lower the Effects setting|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 
===Game hitches periodically===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Shader Cache in Nvidia Control Panel|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}}
 
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
}}
 
 
===FXAA tied to effects post processing level===
 
{{ii}} By default, you cannot disable FXAA while using Extra High post processing.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Alter packed game files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/139/?tab=2&navtag=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fmetalgearsolidvtpp%2Fajax%2Fmodfiles%2F%3Fid%3D139&pUp=1 MGSV_QAR_Tool].
 
# Extract it to the '''master''' folder inside the game installation folder
 
# Hold Shift and right click the '''master''' folder and pick '''Open command window here'''
 
# Type <code>MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.dat -r</code> then press {{Key|Enter}}.
 
# Inside the newly created {{file|data1}} folder find {{file|gr_init_dx11.lua}} open it in your text editor of choice.
 
# Ctrl + F to find the FXAA settings <code>{settingName="PluginFxaa",settingTable={{name="G7",EnableFilter=1},{name="G8E",EnableFilter=1},{name="Default",EnableFilter=1},{name="Off",EnableFilter=0},{name="Low",EnableFilter=0},{name="High",EnableFilter=1},{name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1}}</code>
 
# Change <code>name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1</code> to <code>name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=0</code>
 
# Save the file, then go back to the Commandline Window and type <code>MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.inf -r</code> then press {{Key|Enter}}.
 
{{ii}} As of patch 1.02+ Use the same steps to modify gr_init_dx11.lua in 00.dat file in the MGS_TPP/master/0/ folder instead.
 
}}
 
 
===Enable HBAO+===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Pick Quality AO in the Nvidia Control Panel|ref=<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/metal-gear-solid-5-pc-graphics-tweaks-guide Metal Gear Solid 5 graphics tweaks guide - PC Gamer]</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the [[Nvidia Control Panel]] and go to the '''Manage 3D settings''' page.
 
# Switch to the '''Program settings''' tab
 
# Cick the '''add''' button next to the drop-down box and pick '''METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN'''. If '''METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN''' is not there click '''browse''' and select {{file|mgsvtpp.exe}} in the game installation folder
 
# Highlight the '''Ambient Occlusion''' box and change the setting to '''Quality''' and then press save.
 
# While in-game disable Ambient Occlusion so that the [[Nvidia Control Panel]] setting applies properly.
 
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Make sure you have Nvidia GeForce 355.82 or higher drivers installed.<ref>[http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-graphics-and-performance-guide#metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-nvidia-control-panel-ambient-occlusion GeForce Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Graphics & Performance Guide, Ambient Occlusion]</ref>
 
{{ii}} Using in-game Ambient Occlusion may stop hitching in certain cut scenes
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 7
 
|minOS    = 7
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4460 3.40 GHz
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz
|minCPU2  = Quad-Core or better
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|minCPU2  = Quad Core
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 28 GB
 
|minHD    = 28 GB
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|recOS    = 8.1, 10
 
|recOS    = 8.1, 10
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4790 4.0 GHz
|recCPU2  = Quad-Core or better
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|recCPU2  =  
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
|recDX    = 11
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|recDX    =  
 
|recaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible (Surround Sound 5.1)
 
|recaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible (Surround Sound 5.1)
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
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|notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 22:40, 24 September 2021

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain cover
Developers
Kojima Productions
Publishers
Konami
Engines
Fox Engine
Release dates
Windows September 1, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 91
OpenCritic 92
IGDB 96
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, Subscription[1]
Microtransactions Boost, Currency, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend, Unlock[1]
Themes Africa
Series Metal Gear
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on HowLongToBeat
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on IGDB
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain guide on StrategyWiki
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on MobyGames
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on Wikipedia
Metal Gear
Metal Gear 1990
Metal Gear Solid: Integral 2000
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance 2003
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 2014
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes 2014
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Survive 2018
Metal Gear (MSX2) 2020
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (series)
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 2024

General information

PC Report
GeForce Graphics Guide
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Only the Steam installer is included.[2]
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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The Definitive Experience also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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The Definitive Experience also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
The Definitive Experience also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
The Definitive Experience also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]

Version differences

The Definitive Experience includes all DLCs and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Basic Appeal Pack For Metal Gear Online.
Windows
Battle Appeal Pack For Metal Gear Online.
Windows
Dance Appeal Pack For Metal Gear Online.
Windows
Cloaked In Silence Expansion pack for Metal Gear Online.
Windows
Fatigues (Naked Snake)
Windows
Hero Appeal Pack For Metal Gear Online.
Windows
Jumpsuit (EVA)
Windows
Parade Tack
Windows
Sneaking Suit (The Boss)
Windows
Sneaking Suit (Naked Snake)
Windows
Tuxedo
Windows
Western Tack
Windows

Game data

Custom music can be added to <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\MGS_TPP\CustomSoundtrack in .mp3 format[4]

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\287700\local\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287700/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\311340\remote\
Steam $HOME/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/311340/remote/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/287700/pfx/[Note 1]
Save game data location is shared with Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.[5]
Save data from Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes can be "uploaded" (imported) with associated bonuses.[6]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Camera settings.
Camera settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Use the Widescreen Patcher. See the WSGF topic for other details.
Ultra-widescreen
Use a Hex Editor. Search for 398EE33F and replace with either

26B41740 - 2560x1080, 8EE31840 - 3440x1440.

See the WSGF topic for marker positioning fixes.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA only. See FXAA tied to effects post processing level.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
See High frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Extract mod to installation folder[citation needed]
  1. Download the mod
  2. Extract the contents inside the game installation folder
  3. Edit fov.cfg with your desired horizontal FOV.

High frame rate

By default, enabling Adaptive V-Sync in the driver control panel will disable V-Sync entirely on a 60 Hz display. Unlocking the framerate will fix this.
Edit config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open TPP_GRAPHICS_CONFIG in the text editor of your choosing.
  3. Change the line "framerate_control" : "Auto", to "framerate_control" : "Variable", and save the file.
  4. On some configurations make sure that "Windows Timer Resolution" is set 0.5 ms for more stable 100+ higher FPS on high end cards.

Notes

If you make any changes to the graphics options in-game, this preference will be reset.
Affects camera/mouse input; Higher/variable FPS = higher/variable sensitivity.

Ambient occlusion

Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)[7]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Select the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain profile.
  3. Change Ambient Occlusion compatibility value to 0x00180000.
  4. Change Ambient Occlusion setting to High Quality.
  5. Change Ambient Occlusion usage to Enabled.
  6. Press "Apply Changes" in the top-right corner.

Notes

In-game AO needs to be disabled.

FXAA tied to effects post processing level

By default, you cannot disable FXAA while using Extra High post processing.
Alter packed game files[citation needed]
  1. Download MGSV_QAR_Tool.
  2. Extract it to the master folder inside the game installation folder
  3. Hold Shift and right click the master folder and pick Open command window here
  4. Type MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.dat -r then press Enter.
  5. Inside the newly created data1 folder find gr_init_dx11.lua open it in your text editor of choice.
  6. Ctrl + F to find the FXAA settings {settingName="PluginFxaa",settingTable={{name="G7",EnableFilter=1},{name="G8E",EnableFilter=1},{name="Default",EnableFilter=1},{name="Off",EnableFilter=0},{name="Low",EnableFilter=0},{name="High",EnableFilter=1},{name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1}}
  7. Change name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=1 to name="ExtraHigh",EnableFilter=0
  8. Save the file, then go back to the Commandline Window and type MGSV_QAR_Tool data1.inf -r then press Enter.
As of patch 1.02+ Use the same steps to modify gr_init_dx11.lua in 00.dat file in the MGS_TPP/master/0/ folder instead.

Input

Controller settings.
Controller settings.
Control settings.
Control settings.
Keyboard settings.
Keyboard settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Can't use NumPad or symbol keys.
Some of the iDroid controls use Q and cannot be remapped, which creates a conflict when using a ZQSD control scheme on an AZERTY keyboard. It's easier to just switch your keyboard to QWERTY.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Under Control Settings, Mouse Sensitivity.
Mouse input in menus
Partial support. Left-clicking enters highlighted menu option while right clicking backs out of a menu.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Presets only. Action and Shooter.
Controller sensitivity
Under Camera Settings, Camera Speed.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Touchpad can be used perfectly just like PS4 counterparts.[citation needed]
PlayStation button prompts
Use the DualShock 3 and 4 button icons mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Option to adjust volume of custom soundtrack only.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Choice between foreign languages or full (all speech) subtitles.
Closed captions
Full subtitles on speech only, no true CC.
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Player will involuntarily move in a random direction indefinitely

This glitch occurs both on foot and in vehicle.
Has a higher chance of occurring if the user frequently uses the Steam overlay and chat while in-game.
Can trigger on any key press not just movement keys e.g. call key
Tap WASD[citation needed]
  • Tap in the direction you are moving to stop.
  • Pausing the game, tapping WASD (up, down, left & right for controller) then un-pausing will reset all camera and movement control back to normal.

Shadow bug occurs when using Alt+Tab in Fullscreen mode

Minimising the game (Alt+Tab ) while using Fullscreen mode may cause shadows to become artifacted.[8]
Method 1: Change to a lower resolution, apply, and then, change back to your desired resolution[citation needed]
Method 2: Restart the game[citation needed]

Might corrupt save game files

There are plenty of reports on the web about complete loss of progress due to corrupted saves. Konami itself had acknowledged as much under certain circumstances,[9] but it seems like it can happen at various times and still does.
Workaround

None. Either replace save game files with manually backed up ones, or with those from someone else.

Issues fixed

Constant micro stuttering

Disable Shader Cache in Nvidia Control Panel[10]

White screen after starting the game

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Delete TPP_GRAPHICS_CONFIG

Game won't start / MFPlat.dll error fix

The MFPlat.dll error occurs on N/KN versions of Windows when the Media Feature Pack is not installed.
Download the file for your version of Windows[citation needed]

Install the Media Feature Pack (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7).

Game boots to black screen and freezes

Disable screen overlays, like Nvidia Shadowplay[11] and Nvidia GeForce Experience

Significant performance loss when using Fulton or helicopter

Lower the Effects setting[citation needed]

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
16
Asynchronous multiplayer
Mother Base raids. Part of singleplayer campaign.[12]

Connection types

VR support

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Shader Model support 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Wwise

Build a Forward Operating Base (FOB) without invasions

You must have not already completed the FOB mock infiltration tutorial.
Permanently play offline with an FOB[citation needed]
  1. Begin Mission 21. Shortly after beginning, Kaz will tell you Mother Base is under attack (Mission 22).
  2. Accept and successfully complete Mission 22.
  3. Create an FOB when prompted.
  4. Alt+F4 when prompted again to perform a mock infiltration.
  5. In Windows, bring up Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
  6. Right-click on Outbound Rules and create a New Rule.
  7. Click Program, Next.
  8. Enter the path to the game's executable (e.g. %ProgramFiles% (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\MGS_TPP\mgsvtpp.exe), Next.
  9. Click Block the connection, Next.
  10. Check all boxes, Next.
  11. Enter a name, Finish.
  12. Load the game and play offline.

Notes

Save data will continue to be synchronized by Steam Cloud. Only communication between your game and Konami servers is blocked.

Remove mission intro credits

Remove credits from mission intro[citation needed]
  1. Download https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/522/
  2. Extract the Zip folder
  3. Go inside your "0" folder located here: (Steam\SteamApps\common\MGS_TPP\master\0)
  4. Backup your 01.dat
  5. Replace your 01.dat with the extracted One

How to open Metal Gear Online directly from a desktop shortcut

How to open Metal Gear Online directly from a desktop shortcut[citation needed]
  1. Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
  2. Click the details tab
  3. Right click the headers
  4. Select Select Columns
  5. Enable Command Line
  6. Launch MGSV
  7. Launch Metal Gear Online.
  8. Wait for the game to fully load to the Press Enter Key screen.
  9. Alt-Tab to Task Manager
  10. Right click the mgsvmgo.exe process
  11. Click Open File Location and Windows Explorer will open
  12. Right click mgsvmgo.exe
  13. Click Send To
  14. Click Desktop
  15. Alt+Tab to Task Manager
  16. Ctrl+C the mgsvmgo.exe row. Paste it into Notepad and then copy the line that looks like /AppData 99c85cdbf2c837d50d37c82af2c85874f6x4987c837d5f2c837d5f2c837d5f2
  17. Win+D to get to the Desktop
  18. Right click the desktop shortcut to mgsvmgo.exe
  19. Click Properties
  20. At the end of the Target field, paste the data you copied from the Command Line field in Process Explorer. The Target field should look something like "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MGS_TPP\mgsvmgo.exe" /AppData 99c85cdbf2c837d50d37c82af2c85874f6x4987c837d5f2c837d5f2c837d5f2
  21. Click OK
  22. Right click the shortcut
  23. Click rename
  24. Rename the shortcut to MGO or whatever

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz
Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 28 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/287700/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (287700) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References