Metal Gear Online standalone to hit July 17, 100k MGO users worldwide

More Metal Gear Online news for you folks. We’ve got word that Hideo Kojima mentioned the peak gameplay concurrence time for Japan, as well as how many people worldwide have played the game. Furthermore, we’ve also got word on the release date and price for the standalone version of MGO. Find out more after the jump!

Hideo Kojima is keeping busy. After the release (and success) of Metal Gear Solid 4, he’s been out doing an autographing tour, promoting MGS4 and Metal Gear Online in the process. Famitsu was on the case though, reporting two new tidbits of information related to MGO.

First off, Famitsu found out the peak times for MGO use. According to the site, Japan’s concurrent usage was pegged at 12,000 players playing simultaneously. Worldwide though, Famitsu reports 100,000 people connecting to MGO, though it didn’t mention if they all played at the same time.

Furthermore, Famitsu also noted that the standalone version of Metal Gear Online would go on sale in Japan come July 17 for 1,800 yen (US$ 17).

Via Famitsu