METAL GEAR SURVIVE

Survival action with scavenging, base building, and creature defense

KONAMI · Released Feb 21, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 66% of 5,712
Recent reviews: Mixed; 64% of 14 in 30 days
Playing now: 19; peak 24h 27
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is METAL GEAR SURVIVE?

A survival-action spin-off set in an alternate universe outside the main Metal Gear Solid V story. You create a character, explore for resources, craft weapons, and build a base camp. In online co-op missions, up to four players infiltrate and defend areas against waves of creatures using placed fortifications. An internet connection is required to play.

For you if...

+you enjoy scavenging and crafting between base defense missions
+you like coordinating co-op defenses against waves of creatures

Not for you if...

−you want a traditional Metal Gear stealth story
−you dislike gathering resources and managing a base camp
−you want steady progress without repetitive postgame tasks

What players say

66% of 5,712 reviews are positive · 64% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the survival and base-building loop, especially co-op defense, but often criticize the story and repetitive postgame grind. Some report trouble connecting or finding co-op partners, though others say they can still play together.

Screenshots and trailer

METAL GEAR SURVIVE system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 51
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating: 18+

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.