Konami recently took to Twitter to announce a new DLC for the multiplayer mode of "Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain." The developer merely teased that the upcoming content will add new maps and Survival mode to "Metal Gear Online." Fortunately, more details will arrive shortly.

Konami also rolled out a new MGO update this week that intends to make it easier for players to level up and change weapon values. This is now possible since the required amount of XP has been lowered per level.

Dubbed as Patch 1.02, the update increases the knockback range of the lethal shotgun. Draw speed has been reduced for the SERVAL AMR-7 gun and other machine guns.

Changes were also made to the Stun Grenade. Patch 1.02 fixes an issue where players would experience the blinding effects of the flash even if they aren't facing the point of explosion. Players can now avoid being stunned by quickly facing away from the explosion.

According to the official Konami website, weapon adjustments include the following:

  • Sped up the draw speed of all handguns except the TORNADO-6.
  • Reduced the draw speed of all machine guns and the SERVAL AMR-7.
  • Decreased the damage value on S1000, KABARGA-83, and BULLHORN SG.
  • Extended the firing interval on S1000, KABARGA-83, and BULLHORN SG.
  • Increased the knockback value on S1000, KABARGA-83, RASP TB-SG, M2000-D, and URAGAN-G.
  • Decreased the knockback value on BULLHORN SG.
  • Decreased the damage range on STUN GRENADE.
  • Decreased the flash effect on STUN GRENADE.
  • Decreased the amount of sway when aiming through a weapon with attachments such as scopes and sights while moving.
  • Raised the volume on the FULTON CANNON movement sound effect for easier detection.
  • Reduced the effective time on SMOKE GRENADE.

Further down the pipeline, Konami plans to release an MGO update that will make changes to the revive system for characters.

In past titles, players have to do more than just single kick their allies in order to wake them up. After listening to player feedback, Konami said, "We're looking into requiring that extra effort to wake up your allies, so that there is greater risk when you stick your neck out to revive your friends."

The Tokyo-based gaming studio also plans to introduce the MGO T-Shirt to the game via another future update. Unlike previous games, the items can be customized with an assortment of colors and patterns.

"Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain" won Best Action/Adventure Game in this year's Game Awards held in Los Angeles, California earlier this month. You can head over to GameSpot here to view the complete list of winners and nominees.