Konami officially announces the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, the next installment in the Metal Gear series by Hideo Kojima.
Konami releases the first official trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, showcasing gameplay and story elements.
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, a prologue to The Phantom Pain, is released on multiple platforms, setting the stage for the next game.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is officially released worldwide for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.
Venom Snake's Mother Base is attacked by XOF forces, causing massive destruction and the death of many comrades, plunging Snake into a coma.
After almost nine years in a coma, Venom Snake wakes up and begins his quest for revenge and rebuilding Diamond Dogs.
Venom Snake forms the private military company Diamond Dogs, recruiting soldiers and setting up a new Mother Base.
Snake rescues his trusted allies Miller and Ocelot, solidifying the leadership of Diamond Dogs.
Diamond Dogs deploy to Afghanistan to neutralize the Soviet forces and investigate the force known as XOF.
Snake extracts Eli, a young soldier with extraordinary abilities, and Quiet, a skilled sniper, both of whom become key members of Diamond Dogs.
Snake persuades Huey Emmerich, a talented scientist, to join Diamond Dogs and contribute to the development of new technology.
Diamond Dogs confront Skull Face, leader of XOF, who is behind the attack on Mother Base and seeking control of nuclear weapons.
Snake investigates a diamond mine in Africa where child soldiers under Eli's control cause chaos, highlighting the looming threat of nuclear warfare.
Snake learns about XOF’s nuclear ambitions and works to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Quiet sacrifices herself during a critical mission, leaving an emotional impact on Snake and the Diamond Dogs.
Snake confronts and defeats Skull Face, effectively dismantling XOF and avenging the attack on Mother Base.
With XOF defeated, Diamond Dogs rebuild and expand their Mother Base, solidifying their presence.
Eli escapes and hints at future conflicts involving child soldiers and rivalry with Snake, setting up events beyond The Phantom Pain.
