Set in 1974 and featuring cooperative multiplayer, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP) has been billed by creator Hideo Kojima as a "an MGS5-class game" and "true sequel of the Metal Gear Solid franchise" that is "not a spin-off and not a side story."

The North American release date follows word that the game will hit Japan on March 18 and Europe come May 28, with a playable demo now available on FileShack.