Konami Digital Entertainment, released today the tournament schedule for the official Metal Gear Online Global Championship. Beginning Dec. 6th, players will have a chance to compete for ultimate stealth glory and cash prizes.
In addition to cash prizes – with a prize pool of $12,000 USD – teams will also have a chance to win WIRED x SEIKO “DIGIBORG” MGSV:TPP Limited Edition Watches and Theotis Beasley Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid V skateboard decks designed by Hydro74 and Baker Skateboards, with the global support of ESL.
Players of Metal Gear Online can still register for weekly online tournaments worldwide, with competitions being held in four regions: North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia/Australia.
The global schedule of tournaments is as follows:
- Sunday, Dec. 6th, 2015: Pre-Season Cup #1
- Sunday, Dec. 13th, 2015: Pre-Season Cup #2
- Sunday, Dec. 20th, 2015: Pre-Season Cup #3
- Sunday, Dec. 27th, 2015: Pre-Season Cup #4
- Saturday, Jan. 2nd, 2016: Pre-Season Finals
Metal Gear Online – Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s competitive multiplayer mode – is built around a dedicated squad-based competitive multiplayer structure. The mode has been fully redesigned with the familiar gameplay and aesthetic styling of the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid series.
The online element introduces Tactical Team Operations and features a ‘class system’ that uniquely defines the strengths and abilities of player characters on the battlefield.
Official Website: http://www.konami.jp/mgs5
Global Championship: http://esl.gg/metalgearonline
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/287700/
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