It will be released on the same date either side of the Atlantic pond, June 12 will satisfy many MGS fans as Guns of the Patriots will be dishing the sci-fi tactical espionage goodness for the PS3. It’s highly anticipated as this is said to be Snake's last foray into the battlefield.

Metal Gear Online, which uses the MGS4 engine to bring gamers a multiplayer component, will also be arriving soon as well with details to follow on its public beta program.

"Full details of the public beta program will be announced shortly," Konami UK.

Metal Gear Online will give gamers the chance to duke it out with each other, with up to 16 players able to join a game for some classic online shootouts MGS style.

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