The game encourages a non-lethal weapon use in order to go through stages without killing other characters. It will also offer a feature of base building, which will allow the player to develop items and recruitment of prisoners. The players will be given the opportunity to access their base via smartphones and other devices.
Players will also have the ability to collect money and objects found in the game’s world, which they will be able to invest in improving the abilities and enhancing the gear of the leading character.
Another novelty to the game is the day and night setting in real time, with the possibility of speeding up the time shifts through the use of travel and the Phantom Cigar. When Snake lights the electronic cigar, a Seiko watch panel will appear to indicate time, which will come in handy when avoiding enemy shifts in regular patrols. The environment will also be affected by weather conditions, such as rain and sandstorms.
Additionally, the players will be able to direct their own story by choosing missions of their own taste. This will allow the player to dictate the direction of the game according to his own pace and preference.