When it comes to sandbox games, size counts. Much like the defining talent of a male porn star, a map with sizeable girth is what folks are after these days. And Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain aims to please with a world that is plenty big. So just how big is Hideo Kojima’s version of Afghanistan? About this big. You can’t see it, but I’m stretching my arms right now.
Previously, Kojima and co had shown off the map, which measured in at around 4km in width, with the total surface area being a staggering in-game 24 square kilometres. In the imperial system, that’s an entire giggity of yards, I think. There have of course been bigger maps in other older games, such as Skyrim’s 38 square kilometres of real estate.
But 24 kilometres squared is no small feat. At another stage event, Kojima clarified that the map itself was trapezoidal in shape, and not square-shaped like in every other sandbox game on the market. See for yourself, via Dual Shockers:
That’s a big map. Of course, there’s most likely a ton more to it, with interior locales and whatnot. And now you know how much land there is to cover. With new-gen horse poop.
Last Updated: September 19, 2014
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 11:38
WHAT be that thar horney protrudance on dem face matey?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 19, 2014 at 11:41
MOLE!
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 11:44
Has his mole been listening to Metallica?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 19, 2014 at 11:49
Mole-tallica!
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 12:02
Ride the Molening!
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September 19, 2014 at 14:07
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Alien Emperor Trevor
September 19, 2014 at 11:44
Oooooo trapezoid! That innovation. The interior angles also add up to 360 degrees. So different from a square.
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 11:44
XD
OVGrounded new game+++
September 19, 2014 at 11:46
THIS GAME LOOKS SHIT HOT
1080P 60FPS BITCHES.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 19, 2014 at 11:49
Well duh, of course it’s hot – they’re in the desert.
OVGrounded new game+++
September 19, 2014 at 11:55
I have never seen a horse take a shit at 60fps before.
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 12:01
Go to a farm…you know, OUTSIDE
Norm
September 19, 2014 at 12:12
Ultra HD.
Admiral Chief o' thar 7 Seas
September 19, 2014 at 12:16
SMELL-O-VISION
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 19, 2014 at 12:19
Don’t scratch & sniff.
WolfyZA
September 19, 2014 at 12:44
Pretty impressive… Whats the bet these maps are gonna be barren though, much like how RDR is.. Sure its a massive map and all but its really just padding when you sit down and think about it.
IMO I still would’ve preferred if this game was linear. For me it feels like MGS 5 trying to be TOO ambitious with its open world and alienating their Die hard fanbase in process, just give me a A to B route with the illusion of free roam and I’ll be happy.