Following the success of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, which has already shipped 5 million copies, Konami is reportedly gearing up for the next entry in its beloved stealth-action series.

According to Nikkei (via Kotaku) the publisher is currently planning what's next for Metal Gear Solid, confirming that the next entry in the series won't be a small project. "When we start development, a large-scale investment will become necessary," Konami said.


The article also mentions series creator Hideo Kojima, whose relationship with Konami has been rocky at best. According to the report, Kojima's involvement remains unconfirmed, as he has yet to comment on whether or not he'll be involved. While Kojima is rumored to have left the company, Konami claims he is simply on vacation.

Regardless of whether or not Kojima is attached to the project, it appears Konami has every intention of moving forward with the series. In fact, Konami community manager Graham Day suggesting the series can continue on without its creator.

In other Konami-related news, Kojima Productions' Los Angeles-based studio is rumored to be shutting down.