Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN co-op?

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

Do we both need to own METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN to play together?

Yes. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?

About 1,333 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is an open world adventure game released in 2015, 92% positive on Steam (99,922 reviews), with 1,333 playing right now. $17.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooOpen world action · Open world adventure

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How METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Stealth, Open World, Action, Story Rich, Tactical, Cinematic, Third Person, Great Soundtrack

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Quick answers

Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN co-op?: METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Do we both need to own METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN to play together?: Yes. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?: About 1,333 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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