The Metal Gear series is one of the most famous franchises in the video game industry, but few fans could expect its next collaboration. Konami is making an appearance at an unexpected convention this October, CatCon, alongside One Eared Uno, the internet’s favorite feline.
As part of a creative marketing strategy, Konami is coming to CatCon with exclusive Metal Gear-inspired pet products on Oct. 10 and 11. During the event, fans will have the chance to purchase products in Metal Gear’s unique cat line. The series’ iconic stealth box materialized as cat scratch boxes, which will turn fans’ cats into real masters of infiltration. To promote Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which comes out Aug. 27, plush pet toys and cat collars inspired by Peace Walker and Guns of the Patriots will be available.
Cat lovers who just so happen to be Metal Gear fans may want to check out these products, as they might become extremely hard to find in the future. The cat products will only be available at CatCon and OKS Gear Shop during the days that the convention takes place. The limited availability makes these products great targets for scalpers. Therefore, if fans end up wanting to get their hands on the items in the future, they might have to spend a lot more money compared to their original market price.
As a treat, players who stop by the Konami booth will also get to meet viral cat influencer One Eared Uno, who has racked up a total of 3 million TikTok followers, over 200,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram, and 350,000 subscribers on YouTube. A meet-and-greet will take place at Konami’s CatCon booth on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. PT.
This isn’t all about marketing, though; Konami’s booth will also incentivize gamers to check out this feline convention, which could potentially help an incredible number of cats. Thousands of cat products are showcased at CatCon, but there’s more: hundreds of homeless cats find loving owners during the event. Last year, a total of 1,500 cats were adopted at CatCon. Additionally, $400,000 was raised for feline charities, which help cats in need.
Whether you’re a cat lover or a Metal Gear fan, be sure to check out the Konami booth at CatCon 2026 to take a look at merchandise that will be exclusively available during the event.
