Arachnid1
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/03/konami-planning-for-next-large-scale-metal-gear-solid
"According to the report, Kojima's involvement remains unconfirmed, as the Metal Gear mastermind has yet to comment on whether or not he plans return. While Kojima is rumored to have left the company, Konami claims he's simply on vacation.
Regardless of whether or not Kojima is attached to the project, it appears Konami has every intention of moving forward with the series. In fact, community manager Graham Day recently suggested the series can continue on without its creator."
We all knew it was coming. I just didn't think it would be so quick. Kojima usually works on it for years before hinting.
"According to the report, Kojima's involvement remains unconfirmed, as the Metal Gear mastermind has yet to comment on whether or not he plans return. While Kojima is rumored to have left the company, Konami claims he's simply on vacation.
Regardless of whether or not Kojima is attached to the project, it appears Konami has every intention of moving forward with the series. In fact, community manager Graham Day recently suggested the series can continue on without its creator."
We all knew it was coming. I just didn't think it would be so quick. Kojima usually works on it for years before hinting.