Board Thread:Metal Gear Solid V/@comment-9174065-20140320083325/@comment-1450283-20140506234140

I think when Kojima said this game would close the gap he simply meant that it would have you begin construction on Outer Heaven. Once OH is fully operational Gray Fox and then Solid Snake are sent in to take out its leader (Big Boss) so as it stands the only real missing piece is the ten years between Big Boss's coma and the Outer Heaven Uprising. If TPP closes that gap then it will be enough. Kojima has already said he wishes somebody would remake the two MSX games since its not in his plans. Why would he say that if they're part of his current project. Leaving a gap also allows for future expansion even though we already know his eventual fate.