Metal Gear Solid V is rated 18 for 'motiveless killing'

Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain isn't due out until September 1st but the game is complete enough to have been submitted to PEGI for a rating.

Pan European Game Information is a content rating system which assigned an recommended age to video games for the information of parents and consumers. It's a voluntary system but has been adopted by several countries in the EU and is recognised as a way to determine whether a game is suitable, particularly for younger players.

The rating for Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain is, unsprisingly, 18 making it suitable for adults only. The detailed breakdown of the ruling contains the following content: