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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · published by Konami

Released November 13, 2001 on PlayStation 2.

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About Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is the sequel to the espionage action game Metal Gear Solid. Much of the gameplay remains the same, as the game's protagonist has to sneak past guards, outsmart them using various gadgets and defeat the tricky boss enemies. The game expanded its predecessor's cover mechanic, with Solid Snake or Raiden able to take cover behind walls or objects and pop out to shoot at enemies, while the improved enemy AI allowed enemies to also take cover from the player. Metal Gear Solid 2 is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time, as well as a leading example of artistic expression in video games.

Two years after the events of the Shadow Moses Incident, Solid Snake and Otacon, working as Philanthropy, receive intelligence of a new type of Metal Gear being transported through the Hudson River. As Snake boards the tanker, it's seized by a group of Russian mercenaries led by Revolver Ocelot, intent on stealing the new Metal Gear. Fast-forward to the year 2009: the player takes control of Raiden, a rookie agent operating under the order of the Colonel, apparently a member of a reformed Foxhound unit. His initial assignment is to infiltrate the offshore clean-up facility Big Shell and rescue the President of the United States of America, who was kidnapped by members of a terrorist organization known as Sons of Liberty. However, the matters become increasingly complicated as almost everyone Raiden communicates with appears to have things to hide, and it is hard to tell a friend from foe...

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 2NANovember 13, 2001 · Out now
PlayStation 2JPNovember 29, 2001 · Out now
PlayStation 2EUMarch 8, 2002 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score891037 ratings on IGDB

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty FAQ

When did Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty come out?

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was released on November 13, 2001 for PlayStation 2.

Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on PlayStation 5?

No. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on PC?

No. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation 2.

Who is making Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty?

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami.

Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty multiplayer?

No. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is single player only.

Metal Gear Solid series

28 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Metal Gear Solid1998
  2. Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions1999
  3. Metal Gear: Ghost Babel2000
  4. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty2001
  5. Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes2004
  6. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater2004
  7. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops2006
  8. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus2007
  9. Metal Gear Solid Mobile2008
  10. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots2008
  11. Metal Gear Online2008
  12. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Limited Edition2008
  13. Metal Gear Solid Touch2009
  14. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker2010
  15. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition2011
  16. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition2011
  17. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - HD Edition2011
  18. Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops2012
  19. Metal Gear Solid 4: 25th Anniversary Edition2013
  20. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance2013
  21. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Ultimate Edition2013
  22. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes2014
  23. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain2015
  24. Metal Gear Survive2018
  25. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - Tactical Edition2025
  26. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater2025
  27. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version2026
  28. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version2026

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