For decades, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has captivated fans with an edge-of-your-seat experience that demands cerebral strategizing, tactical stealth and the guts to run in guns blazing when the situation demands. In a move that both encompasses the core experience that Metal Gear Solid has always been about and completely revolutionizes the game, world-renowned Kojima Productions harnessed the power of your PlayStation 4 and the unparalleled FOX Engine to deliver a radical new game design with awe-inspiring presentation. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes comes full force into your living room as the first segment of the Metal Gear Solid V experience and the prologue to the larger, second installation, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. So get comfortable, pick up your controller and dive into this visceral experience that showcases the meaning of tactical espionage gameplay.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.
The PS4 is a graphical powerhouse, able to deliver massive game worlds with impressive clarity and detail. 8GB of RAM allows for serious multitasking potential, complementing the great apps and features that make up the PS4 experience.The PlayStation brand of consoles has an impressive history of delivering world-class exclusive games, and the trend is sure to continue with the PS4. The growing blockbuster catalog is backed by a library of free-to-play and indie games, giving you flexibility in how you pay and play.The PS4 also acts as a social hub, with several built-in features that take advantage of the social networks you're already using. The controller's Share button opens up a world of video sharing, with the option to stream your gameplay live or record it to edit and post later.PlayStation Vita owners will enjoy the connectivity that ties the two devices together, from Remote Play, which allows you to play your PS4 games on your Vita's screen over a local Wi-Fi network, to Cross-Buy, which allows you to purchase a game digitally only once and play it on both your PS4 and your Vita.All PS4 consoles will need a firmware update and must be connected to the Internet to complete the update. While your console will not always need to be connected to the Internet, a one-time connection is required for the update.Online multiplayer requires a paid PlayStation Plus membership. Some features require a broadband Internet connection; ISP fees apply.PS3 games, controllers and some accessories are not compatible with the PS4.