Konami, sweethearts that they are, have confirmed that 4: Guns of the Patriots will be release stateside on the 12th of June. This year. On the PlayStation 3.

Konami also promise a release across on the same date. Access to the Metal Gear Online beta test also being hinted, so we're expecting the Starter Pack on the continent, as well.

In related news, platform holder (US) are also chatting about a beta test for Metal Gear Online, which will kick-off on April 21st lasting about two weeks.

Those hoping to be beta testers will be need be pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4 once its available (for pre-ordering), which which should be in early April. The pre-sale pack will apparently include a special Metal Gear Saga 2.0 DVD, a retrospective, bios, trailers and (ta-da!) a download code for the beta.

"If additional promotional partners are secured, there is a possibility of making beta access available [more broadly], but nothing is confirmed at this time," Sony conclude.

By Luke Guttridge