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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
KONAMI · released Sep 1, 2015 · data updated Oct 23, 2026
by KONAMI
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tac
Released Sep 1, 2015
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 91% positive of 73,559 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 258,023 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $19.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 45 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Top Sellers US rank | #977 | Oct 22, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 382 | 33 |
| Dec 2025 | 345 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 385 | 34 |
| Feb 2026 | 339 | 28 |
| Mar 2026 | 352 | 27 |
| Apr 2026 | 310 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 289 | 20 |
| Jun 2026 | 273 | 73 |
| Jul 2026 | 466 | 47 |
| Aug 2026 | 355 | 56 |
| Sep 2026 | 509 | 57 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 2.2M – 6M | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $23M – $79M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 73,559 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 31–81 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Horses | 1 in 408 games |
| Great Soundtrack | 1 in 46 games |
| Third-Person Shooter | 1 in 41 games |
| Stealth | 1 in 33 games |
| Cinematic | 1 in 30 games |
| Tactical | 1 in 18 games |
| Open World | 1 in 14 games |
| Third Person | 1 in 10 games |
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