Konami has confirmed that Hideo Kojima’s next installment in the Metal Gear Solid series – Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – will arrive in the UK on May 28th, 2010.

Developed specifically for the PSP, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is the next true chapter in the story of legendary special ops expert, Snake, and acts as a direct sequel to Kojima’s previously released Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is set in 1974 at the tail end of the cold war and boasts an all-new story penned by game creator Hideo Kojima himself.

Taking full advantage of the PSP format, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker takes the series in a new direction with incredible visuals, as it sheds new light on well-known adversaries and allies, along with a wealth of new characters. The famed ‘stealth’ gameplay that has established the Metal Gear Solid series as a modern classic has also been updated, with Kojima and his Kojima Productions team implementing all-new multi-player co-op elements that add depth to the various missions.