Following rumors of Kojima’s exit, Konami says it’s looking for developers to make a new Metal Gear series

Konami wants you to know that it has more Metal Gear to come beyond The Phantom Pain in September.

The publisher just posted a press release to confirm fans that it will continue working on the series into the future. Gamers started questioning the company’s dedication to the franchise due to rumors that claim Konami will part ways with Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima after Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain launched in December. This announcement is an obvious response to that news — although the company has once again failed to address the state of its Kojima Productions studio. Beyond that, Konami went on to announce it is planning an all new Metal Gear series, and it has begun recruiting new leadership for a team to make the game.