European players often received exclusive content or distinct versions of the games:
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. Metal Gear (Europe)
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 Business & Legacy Metal Gear Solid Δ: European
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 European Settings in the Games Europe serves as
The European (PAL) release of Sons of Liberty included a bonus "Making of" DVD produced by Konami of Europe, featuring a documentary and exclusive interviews with Hideo Kojima.
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
Europe serves as a critical backdrop for several key events in the series:
