More PlayStation Store Preorder Bonuses Listed for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

New Digital Incentives on PlayStation Store

Konami announced additional preorder bonuses for the digital PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Players who reserved the game on the PlayStation Store received a bundle of four in-game items. These bonuses offered an alternative way to acquire content that was previously detailed as part of the physical Collector’s Edition, giving digital buyers access to exclusive gear without purchasing the premium physical version.

The included items were:

• Black Ocelot Fatigues
• Olive Drab Personal Ballistic Shield
• Rocky Terrain Cardboard Box
• Windurger S333 Combat Special Revolver

This move provided a new incentive for players to commit to the digital version of the highly anticipated title ahead of its release.

Digital Bonuses vs. The Collector’s Edition

The decision to offer these items digitally was significant because they were also part of the sought-after Collector’s Edition. That physical bundle came with a half-scale replica of Snake’s bionic arm, a SteelBook case, a map, and other physical collectibles. For fans who were primarily interested in the in-game content, or for whom the Collector’s Edition was unavailable or too expensive, the digital preorder on PlayStation consoles became a much more direct route to obtaining the bonus equipment.

The Black Ocelot Fatigues provided a unique cosmetic option for Snake, styled after the iconic rival Revolver Ocelot. The Olive Drab Personal Ballistic Shield offered a practical defensive tool for use in combat. The Rocky Terrain Cardboard Box gave a new camouflage pattern to the series’ classic stealth item, allowing for better concealment in specific environments. Finally, the Windurger S333 Combat Special Revolver added a powerful sidearm to the player’s arsenal.

Release Schedule and Kojima’s Finale

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was scheduled for a September 1, 2015, release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. A PC version was set to launch two weeks later. The preorder bonuses on the PlayStation Store were specific to Sony’s platforms.

The game’s launch was one of the most significant events in gaming for 2015, not only for its ambitious open-world stealth gameplay but also because it marked the end of an era. The title was the final installment in the franchise to be directed by series creator Hideo Kojima under Konami. His widely reported departure from the company meant The Phantom Pain would serve as his swan song for the universe he had built over decades, adding a layer of historical weight to its release.