More information concerning the SCENE expansion announced last month for Metal Gear Online has been released.

Whether you get the expansion via MGOnline's in-game shop or Konami's, there's a whole mess of expansion details to entice hardcore fans.  We've learned more about the two new special characters, Raiden and Vamp, three new maps, a new play mode that will be available to everyone, along with some humorous outfits to keep things fresh.

Here are the character details for Raiden and Vamp:

• 2 new special characters

o Raiden - A cyborg warrior endowed with superior physical abilities. He is agile, runs fast
and uses a high frequency blade. This character is suitable for close-range hand-to-hand
combat
o Vamp - Immortal and a master of Knives. He's agile, runs incredibly fast and is great at
close-range hand-to-hand combat.

• Raiden's Special Weapons:

o High Frequency Blade
o Throwing Knives (Raiden and Vamp can perform headshots by throwing knives)

• Raiden's Special items:

o VISOR (item can be used opened and closed)

• Raiden's Special Actions:

o He moves very quickly and can jump to high places where ordinary soldiers would
need a co-op boost to reach high grounds.
o He can also fall from high places and land without taking any damage.
o When his High Frequency Blade is drawn, Raiden can deflect frontal attacks.
o The High Frequency Blade can be switched to a non-lethal mode - by using the
rear of the blade.
o All stage traps will be displayed on Raiden's VISOR display when the VISOR is
closed

• Vamp's Special Weapons:

o Combat Knife
o Throwing Knife

• Vamp's Special Actions:

o He's able to move quickly and jump to hard to reach places.
o Can also fall from high places without taking damage.
o Whenever Vamp is defeated during the game, he is resurrected at the same
location.

The three all-new maps are Outer Outlet, Hazard House, and Ravaged Riverfront Clock Tower.  Each environment offers a unique layout, giving players an opportunity to test new strategies.

An upcoming global update will be introducing the Solo Capture mode to all players, regardless of whether they purchased the SCENE expansion.  It's a new free-for-all game type with no team divisions, operating by the following rules:

• Game Rules:

o The player who is able to keep possession of the target object (Kerotan frog) and
lets the timer reach zero will be the winner.
o Only one Kerotan per match will be available.
o The Kerotan will also reset to its original location if a player does not touch the
object for an extended period of time.
o Defeating players who do not possess the Kerotan will not grant characters
points, but will reduce the time of the defeated player.

"Special" new gear will allow players to further customise their avatars.  Most of them are pretty ridiculous, but that's probably the point:

• Bikini Outfit
• Haven Trooper Uniform Set
• Resistance Uniform Set
• Clown Face Paint
• Hockey Mask
• Mohawk Wig
• Short Cut Wig
• Shirtless
• Robbie (Silent Hill character)

Finally, there's the MGOnline Codec Pack 2, which contains 33 different voices and phrases from unique characters.  Most likely a separate buy, though. 

Dated for release on March 17, fans can pre-order the SCENE expansion starting March 10 for a unique "cardboard man" head gear.  The expansion will go for $9.99 on its own, but Konami is offering a couple bundle options -- $14.99 with the MEME expansion, $17.99 for MEME, GENE, and SCENE.