The relevance of Ground Zeroes has surged recently with rumors of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater and the continued pleading from fans for Konami to remaster or include Ground Zeroes in modern collections. Currently, the game is stranded on previous-generation hardware for physical owners.
The file naming convention often seen in preservation circles acts as a checksum of this history. When a file is labeled "Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes -PAL--NTSC-U--...", it is usually an indication of a collection or a comparison set. It highlights the fragmentation of the gaming experience across the globe—a fragmentation that modern "Worldwide" releases are now trying to eliminate.
Originally exclusive to PlayStation platforms, this mission lets players recreate iconic moments from the original 1998 Metal Gear Solid .