Konami Digital Entertainment today announced the first expansion for Metal Gear Online. Entitled Gene Expansion, it will be available online starting with July 17th, priced 9.99EUR. The expansion includes three new maps, Coppertown Conflict, Tomb of Tubes and Virtuous Vista, a new mode (Survival), two new characters (Meryl and Johnny) and the ability to create female soldiers. Check the press release for more details.