Konami officially announces the development of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, generating significant anticipation among fans and media.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is showcased at E3 2000, featuring trailers and gameplay previews that highlight its advanced graphics and intricate storyline.
Armed terrorists seize control of the Big Shell offshore cleanup facility, taking hostages including the U.S. President and targeted officials.
Solid Snake boards the tanker carrying Metal Gear RAY to gather evidence of a new Metal Gear, leading to the ship's destruction and the apparent death of Revolver Ocelot.
Raiden is deployed by the U.S. government to infiltrate the Big Shell, rescue hostages, and neutralize the terrorists.
Solidus Snake reveals himself as the mastermind behind the Big Shell incident, aiming to destabilize control over American society.
Raiden discovers Arsenal Gear, a massive submersible fortress housing the Patriots' AI system designed to control digital information worldwide.
Raiden battles Solidus Snake atop the Federal Hall in Manhattan, ending the ARMY's control and exposing deeper conspiracies.
The true nature of the Patriots and their manipulation of information and society is revealed to Raiden.
