Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is a 2001 action-adventure stealth game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2. Directed, produced, designed, and written by Hideo Kojima, it is the fourth mainline game in the Metal Gear series, the eighth chronologically, and the sequel to Metal Gear Solid (1998). The game was originally released in November 2001 for North America and Japan and March 2002 for Europe, while an expanded edition, titled Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance was released the following year for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows. A high-definition remaster, titled Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition, was first released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as part of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection compilation, with a PlayStation Vita port releasing the following year, and versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S following in 2023 as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA, read 5 September 2026.
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- Released
- 2001
- Developer
- Konami
- Platforms
- 7 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Download
- Not stated
The record
| First released | 13 November 2001 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Platforms | PlayStation Vita, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Action Adventure |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q907226, seeded 30 August 2026.
How long is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty? How long to beat it
Total play time for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is about 28.6 hours to do everything, and around 13.2 hours to reach the end of the main story. These are player-submitted times from HowLongToBeat, not our own, shown with the number of players behind each.
| How you play | Hours | Players logged |
|---|---|---|
| Just the main story: straight through the critical path | 13.2h | 1,456 |
| Main + the extras: story plus the side content most people do | 15.3h | 465 |
| Completionist: everything: 100% the game | 28.6h | 64 |
Source: HowLongToBeat community submissions, read 2026-10-19.
Where Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty sits on the grid
The grid places every game in the catalogue on measured axes rather than on an opinion. This is where Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty lands on each map it has the data for, with the share of the catalogue it beats on each axis.
- Year
- 61ahead of 15% of the catalogue
- Reach
- 55ahead of 92% of the catalogue
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What readers say about Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
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Part of the Metal Gear series
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is one of 10 Metal Gear games we track. See the whole series ranked by the GamingPickz Score, plotted on the grid, and listed in release order:
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Common questions about Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
What platforms is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on?
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is available on PlayStation Vita, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, Steam Deck. It first released in 2001.
Who made Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty?
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was developed by Konami and published by Konami.
How long does it take to beat Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty?
about 13.2 hours for the main story, 15.3 hours with the main extras, 28.6 hours to complete everything, from HowLongToBeat's player-submitted times. These are community medians, so your own run may be shorter or longer.