Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
News, coverage and analysis tracking Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty across the outlets.
PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled GardenSony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cease manufacturing physical game discs after January 2028 has been met with significant backlash, with many viewing it as a move towards a restrictive digital-only ecosystem. This shift prioritizes Sony's control over ownership and revenue, potentially alienating consumers and impacting retailers who rely on physical sales. The company's move is seen as a strategic business decision driven by increasing digital sales and a desire to control the market, rather than consumer preference.
Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s AnnouncementHideo Kojima has expressed concerns about Sony's move towards digital-only game releases on PlayStation, fearing that individuals will lose ownership of their digital data. He cited the delisting of P.T. as an example of how digital content can become inaccessible. Kojima's new horror game, OD, is in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Mod Uncovers Third-Person Mode That’s Apparently Been Hidden Since 2011A modder has uncovered a hidden third-person camera mode in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which appears to have been present in the game files since the Bluepoint Games' Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. This discovery allows for a new way to play the classic title and is being celebrated by fans of the series.
Full Metal Gear Solid 2 source code leaks online on 30th AprilThe full source code for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, including assets for various versions up to the PlayStation Vita, has been leaked online. The leak occurred on April 30th, a date significant to the game's narrative, leading to speculation about its origins. Fans are discussing potential modding possibilities such as VR support and raytracing.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Hideo Kojima went to Valve and like a master troll took a photo of himself with 3 Half-Life gravity gunsHideo Kojima visited Valve's headquarters in Seattle, sharing photos of himself with iconic items like gravity guns and portal guns from the Half-Life series. The visit also brought to light Kojima's past admiration for Half-Life's design and attention to detail, which influenced his work on Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOSValve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
How to Play the Metal Gear Solid Games in Order: The Full MGS Timeline - IGNThis guide outlines the chronological order of the Metal Gear Solid series, detailing the main storyline from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It also mentions non-canon titles and discusses potential future remakes and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.