Europe serves as a critical backdrop for several key events in the series:
The franchise has a rich history and presence in Europe, ranging from unique regional game releases to being the primary setting for major narrative arcs. European Settings in the Games Metal Gear (Europe)
European players often received exclusive content or distinct versions of the games: Europe serves as a critical backdrop for several
In Europe, the expanded version of the original Metal Gear Solid was released as a "data disc" called Special Missions . Unlike the Japanese Integral version, it required the original PAL-region game disc to function. In Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , the protagonist
In Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , the protagonist Raiden works for a Private Military Company (PMC) based in Colorado but frequently operates in developing countries and European-influenced territories. Regional Game Releases & Differences
Many games in the series feature a "European Extreme" difficulty setting, where being spotted by an enemy results in an immediate Game Over. Business & Legacy Metal Gear Solid Δ: European Extreme Speedrun