Welcome to the new Metal Gear Solid universe that introduces an open world design for the first time in the franchise. Experience total freedom of play and decide how each mission plays out — whether you want to use stealth or force to achieve completion — and live with the consequences of your decision as each tactic has different effects on advancement. Take your time completing the central story and engage in Side-Ops missions ranging from tactical action and aerial assaults to covert missions that will get your heart pounding. Jaw-dropping graphic fidelity combines with a clean in-game HUD that shows a minimal amount of on-screen data to deliver incredibly immersive and engaging gameplay. Whether you're new to the series or you've been with it since the start, you've never had a Metal Gear Solid experience like this.