Difference between revisions of "Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance"

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This page is for the original Substance release. For the Master Collection re-release, see Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version.

Metal Gear
Metal Gear	1990
Metal Gear Solid: Integral	2000
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance	2003
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance	2014
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes	2014
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain	2015
Metal Gear Survive	2018
Metal Gear (MSX2)	2020
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (series)
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater	2024

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is a singleplayer first-person and third-person and top-down view action stealth game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami. It is part of the Metal Gear series.

The original game, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, was released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, and chronologically takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid and before Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The expanded re-release, Substance, was released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and added new features such as Boss Survival Mode, Skateboarding mini-game, the additional Snake Tales storyline, additional 500 VR and alternative missions and Casting Theater, among other changes. It was later ported to PC by Success and released on March 27, 2003. However, the PC version was based on the European release, which features toned-down graphic imagery. In addition, the Skateboarding minigame was removed from the PC version due to Evolution Skateboarding not being released on PC.

The initial, unpatched release of the PC version has poor compatibility with most graphics cards and causing serious graphical issues, but can be fixed with third-party patches. Most of these problems are fixed in the GOG re-release.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Simple disc check
GOG.com (unavailable)		Unavailable due to licensing issues^[1]

Version differences

The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.^[2]

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official Patch 2.0 (ATI Patch) is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com and at soggi.org.
It fixes some graphical issues with ATI Radeon chipsets.

MGS2 V's Fix

Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.

Open source.

Includes the official patch 2.0 and sound fix.

Simplified resolution and graphics configuration process.

Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied.

Nemesis2000 widescreen fix automatically applied.

Xbox 360 controller supported + restored vibration (uses XInput Plus).

V's button layout + simil-PS2 one.

Includes anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA).

Last updated on January 31, 2021. Outstanding issues reported on Github, such as the right stick and mouse not working, have yet to be resolved.

MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix

Requires MGS2 V's Fix.

A mod that disables the additional frame skipping during cutscenes, making them run at 60 FPS like on PS2.

Fixes physics-based objects during cutscenes that ran at half frame rate, most notably the rope during the first cutscene.

Use V's Fix
After installing MGS2 V's Fix, download mgs2-60fps.asi Paste the file into `<path-to-game>\bin\scripts`.

Alternative method
Download the 32-bit version of Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG. Rename `dinput8.dll` to `winmm.dll` and move it to `<path-to-game>\bin` Create a folder named `scripts` in `<path-to-game>\bin` and move the mgs2-60fps.asi to that folder.

PCGamingWiki Patch

Alternative to MGS2 V's Fix.

Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues.

Includes an enhanced control scheme.

Instructions^{[citation needed]}
Install Patch 2.0. Download PCGamingWiki Patch. Extract the contents of `Patch` to `<path-to-game>\bin\`.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\bin\*.ini^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\savedata^{[Note 1]}

MGS2 V's Fix (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\.

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video

General settings.

Settings in the GOG.com version must be changed with the included DirectX Configuration tool.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		See Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor		See Widescreen resolution
Ultra-widescreen		See Widescreen resolution
4K Ultra HD		See Widescreen resolution
Field of view (FOV)	See Widescreen resolution
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed	GOG.com only. Use SRWE for retail releases.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	GOG.com only; up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	GOG.com only; up to 8x MSAA. Use MGS2 V's Fix for retail releases.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	GOG.com only
60 FPS	FMV cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. In-game cutscenes fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS for cinematic purposes. See MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix.
120+ FPS	Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

Use MGS2 V's Fix

Use Widescreen Fix

For original retail release:

Download Widescreen fix by nemesis2000.
Extract all files from mgs2.7z to the installation folder (password: mgs2).
Edit mgs2w.ini to set the resolution.

For GOG.com version:

Download Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip and extract dinput8.dll.
Rename dinput8.dll to winmm.dll, and place it inside the bin folder.
Create a folder named scripts inside the bin folder located in the installation folder.
Extract all files from mgs2.7z, except for d3d8.dll, to the newly created scripts folder.
Rename mgs2w.dll to mgs2w.asi.
Edit mgs2w.ini to set the resolution.

Notes

Supported exe size: 6,733,892 bytes.

Input

The Right-Click button is used to shoot weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies during gameplay.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		Poor native support. Triggers and Bumpers cannot be mapped separately when using XInput. Use DInput instead^[3] or MGS2 V's Fix.
Full controller support
Controller remapping		See Controller support
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion		See Controller support

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers

PlayStation controllers

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback		For XInput controllers, use MGS2 V's Fix.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Controller support

Use MGS2 V's Fix^{[citation needed]}

Modern control scheme for Xbox 360/One controllers^[4]

Install both the Patch 2.0 and the PCGamingWiki Patch.
Download this ZIP file and unzip it.
Extract the contents into the installation folder by overwriting the existing files.
Go to <path-to-game>\bin and make sure that padbtn.ini and padbtns.ini are set to Read Only mode.
Run MGS2SConfig.exe and go to OPTION ➔ KEY Config, then bind R2 to the END key on the keyboard.
Connect the controller.
Go to <path-to-game>\xpadder and run Xpadder.exe.
Select the controller in the top section.
Click the small controller icon, and open <path-to-game>\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller.
Click the file icon on the right, and open <path-to-game>\xpadder\mgs2s.xpadderprofile.
Close Xpadder and run the game.

The controls are the following:

- Left Stick = Movement

- Right Stick = Move Camera (Third person), Look Around (First person).

- Start = Menu, Pause.

- Select = Codec

- A = Crouch, Prone, Roll, Accept (Menu), Get Off Ledge.

- B = Attack, Knock, Back (Menu), Get Off Ledge.

- X = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), 
      Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).

- Y = Action (Open Doors, Climb Over, Climb Back Up, Interact)

- L1 = Left Gadget, Equipment Menu (Hold).

- R1 = Quick Equip, Unequip Weapon (Press), Right Weapon Menu (Hold).

- L2 = First Person View (Hold)

- R2 = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold), 
       Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).

Notes

This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the controller support. It is meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound		Certain cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese				All PC versions only have English dubbing. The same applies to the Japanese version.^[5]
Russian				Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit»
Spanish

Issues fixed

Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter

Fixed in the GOG.com release.

Use MGS2 V's Fix^[6]

Black screen at startup

Fixed in the GOG.com release.

Sound Device Playback at 44,100 Hz
Download and install the PCGamingWiki Patch. Press `⊞ Win`+`R`, then type `mmsys.cpl` and press `↵ Enter`. Find the Default playback device, marked by a green icon, and double-click on it. Select the Advanced tab, then under the Default Format header, click on the drop-down menu. Set the playback frequency to `44,100 Hz`, either 16 bit or 24 bit, and click OK.

Close MSI Afterburner

Use DirectSound3D restoration software

Access the Realtek control panel and set "Speaker Configuration" to `Quadraphonic`

Broken graphics (Black textures and/or Ugly shadows).

Use the PCGamingWiki Patch for older Geforce/Radeon GPUs

Manual fix by hex editing^[7]

For Retail versions, Install the Official Patch 2.0.
Open mgs2_sse.exe (and mgs2.exe for retail releases) with a hex editor such as HxD.
Search for geforce as a text string. Select only the instance that has RADEON to the left of it.

For NVIDIA GPUs:

Replace GeForce with removed.
Then replace the RADEON to the left of it with GeForc. Case-sensitive!
Save the changes.

For Intel GPUs/Dual Graphics Laptops:

Replace RADEON with Intel(. No need to change GeForce.
Save the changes.

Notes

This will allow playing at the highest Model Quality without visual glitches.

Compatible with Nemesis2000's Widescreen fix and crosire's d3d8to9.

If the above solutions don't work, set Model Quality in the Drawing tab to the second value.

Freezes on the intro video

Edit Windows Registry^{[citation needed]}

Press ⊞ Win+R.
Type regedit and press ↵ Enter.
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\LAV\Splitter.
Create a new Key named Blacklist and select it.
Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named mgs2_sse.exe and double-click on it.
Change its value data to 1 and click OK.

Notes

Alternatively, disable mpegvideo format in LAV Splitter Configuration program.

Caption language gets reset after each game restart

Change the operating system language^{[citation needed]}

Go to Start → Settings → Time & Language → Language.
Choose a language from the Windows display language menu.
Alternatively, under Preferred languages, select Add a language to install the desired language if not listed.

Notes

The game resets the captions to the operating system language, regardless of the in-game choice.
Changing the operating system language fixes the issue.

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8.1

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Modifications

MGS2: The Substance Of Subsistence (S.O.S.) Mod

A mod that adds a toggleable and fully controllable 360-degree third-person camera to the game. Just like the one used in MGS3: Subsistence.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, ME	2000, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon	Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM)	128 MB	256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	3.9 GB	7.6 GB
Video card (GPU)	3D accelerator card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible	64 MB of VRAM

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

↑ METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived) - last accessed on 2023-10-21
"We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2..."
↑ Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Limitation for XInput gamepads - last accessed on November 2023
↑ MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix - last accessed on May 2023
↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023
↑ mgsforums.com - last accessed on June 2023

[gamedir-3] 1.0 ^1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

[1] METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived) - last accessed on 2023-10-21
"We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2..."

[2] Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations - last accessed on May 2023

[4] Limitation for XInput gamepads - last accessed on November 2023

[5] MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix - last accessed on May 2023

[6] .com - last accessed on May 2023

[7] Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix - last accessed on 9 June 2023

[8] sforums.com - last accessed on June 2023

[1]

[2]

[Note 1]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

Developers

	Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Windows	Success
Publishers
	Konami
Release dates
Windows	March 27, 2003
Reception
Metacritic	77
IGDB	80
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person, Third-person, Top-down view
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, Stealth
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural
Series	Metal Gear

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+{{disambig|the original Substance release|the Master Collection re-release|[[Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version]]}}
 {{Infobox game
-|cover        = Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance cover.jpg
+|cover        = Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance cover.png
 |developers   =
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@@ Line 13: / Line 14: @@
 {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metal-gear-solid-2-substance|80}}
 |taxonomy     =
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person, Top-down view }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Stealth }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi, Supernatural }}
 {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Metal Gear}}
 |steam appid  =
-|gogcom id    =
+|gogcom id    = 2069117974
 |hltb         = 5911
 |strategywiki = Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
@@ Line 21: / Line 33: @@
 |wikipedia    = Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
 |winehq       = 2899
+|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20041108003751/http://www.konami.com/substance/
 |license      = commercial
 }}
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:first-person}} and {{Glossary:third-person}} and {{Glossary:top-down view}} {{Glossary:action}} {{Glossary:stealth}} game developed by [[Company:Konami Computer Entertainment Japan|Konami Computer Entertainment Japan]] and published by [[Company:Konami|Konami]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Metal Gear|Metal Gear]]'' series.
-'''Key points'''
+|release history   = The original game, '''''Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty''''', was released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, and chronologically takes place after the events of ''[[Metal Gear Solid: Integral|Metal Gear Solid]]'' and before ''{{W|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots}}''. The expanded re-release, ''Substance'', was released in 2002 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and added new features such as Boss Survival Mode, Skateboarding mini-game, the additional ''Snake Tales'' storyline, additional 500 VR and alternative missions and Casting Theater, among other changes. It was later ported to PC by [[Company:Success|Success]] and released on March 27, 2003. However, the PC version was based on the European release, which features toned-down graphic imagery. In addition, the Skateboarding minigame was removed from the PC version due to ''{{w|Evolution Skateboarding}}'' not being released on PC.
-{{--}} The unpatched game is notorious for its poor compatibility with most video cards causing serious graphical issues
-{{++}} Most of these problems can be fixed with third-party patches
+|current state     = The initial, unpatched release of the PC version has poor compatibility with most graphics cards and causing serious graphical issues, but can be fixed with [[#Essential improvements|third-party patches]]. Most of these problems are fixed in the GOG re-release.
+}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_Wiki Metal Gear Wiki]
+{{GOG.com links|2069117974|metal_gear_series}}
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | Simple disc check | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_gear_solid_2_substance | DRM-Free |  |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_gear_solid_2_substance | DRM-Free | Unavailable due to licensing issues<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108010928/https://www.konami.com/mg/jp/info/874/|title=METAL GEAR PORTAL SITE (archived)|date=2023-10-21|snippet=We are currently working on renewing the licenses for select historical archive footage used in-game, therefore, we have made the temporary decision to begin suspending the sale of METAL GEAR SOLID 2...}}</ref> |  | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
+===Version differences===
+{{++}} The GOG.com version fixes compatibility issues of the original 2003 release on modern Windows operating systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/fixes_for_metal_gear_solid_implemented_by_gogcom_and_fanmade_mods_recommendations|title=Fixes for METAL GEAR SOLID implemented by GOG.COM and fan-made mods recommendations|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/326-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-patch/ Patch 2.0] - Fixes some graphical issues on GeForce and Radeon video cards.
+{{ii}} The latest official ''Patch 2.0'' (ATI Patch) is available at [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/326-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-patch/ community.pcgamingwiki.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].<br> It fixes some graphical issues with ATI Radeon chipsets.
 ===[https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix MGS2 V's Fix]===
 {{ii}} Installer built from scratch with many fixes automatically applied.
 {{ii}} Open source.
-{{++}} Official 2.0 patch & sound fix included and automatically applied.
+{{++}} Includes the official patch 2.0 and sound fix.
-{{++}} Easy resolution and graphics setup.
+{{++}} Simplified resolution and graphics configuration process.
 {{++}} Nvidia & Intel fix automatically applied.
 {{++}} [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Nemesis2000 widescreen fix] automatically applied.
-{{++}} Xbox 360 Controller supported + restored vibration (uses [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]).
+{{++}} Xbox 360 controller supported + restored vibration (uses [https://sites.google.com/site/0dd14lab/xinput-plus XInput Plus]).
 {{++}} V's button layout + simil-PS2 one.
-{{++}} Anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA) included.
+{{++}} Includes anti-aliasing (FXAA/SMAA).
+{{--}} Last updated on January 31, 2021. Outstanding issues reported on Github, such as the right stick and mouse not working, have yet to be resolved.
+===[https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix]===
+{{ii}} Requires [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+{{++}} A mod that disables the additional frame skipping during cutscenes, making them run at 60 FPS like on PS2.
+{{++}} Fixes physics-based objects during cutscenes that ran at half frame rate, most notably the rope during the first cutscene.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use V's Fix|fix=
+# After installing ''MGS2 V's Fix'', download [https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps/releases mgs2-60fps.asi]
+# Paste the file into {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin\scripts}}.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Alternative method|fix=
+# Download the 32-bit version of [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG].
+# Rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{code|winmm.dll}} and move it to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code>
+# Create a folder named <code>scripts</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and move the [https://github.com/UltimateNova1203/mgs2-60fps/releases mgs2-60fps.asi] to that folder.
+}}
+===PCGamingWiki Patch===
+{{ii}} Alternative to [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+{{++}} Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues.
+{{++}} Includes an enhanced control scheme.
+{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+# Install [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]].
+# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/618-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch].
+# Extract the contents of {{folder|Patch}} to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
+}}
 ==Game data==
@@ Line 62: / Line 107: @@
 {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}}
 }}
-{{ii}} [https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix MGS2 V's Fix] (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to {{code|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\}}
+{{ii}} [https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix MGS2 V's Fix] (version 1.7 and above) will move savegames location to {{code|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SUBSTANCE\}}.
+{{Save game cloud syncing
+|discord                   =
+|discord notes             =
+|epic games launcher       =
+|epic games launcher notes =
+|gog galaxy                = true
+|gog galaxy notes          =
+|origin                    =
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               =
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
+}}
 ==Video==
 {{Image|Metal Gear Solid 2 - Options Menu.jpg|General settings.}}
+{{ii}} Settings in the GOG.com version must be changed with the included DirectX Configuration tool.
 {{Video
 |wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/metal-gear-solid-2-substance
@@ Line 73: / Line 137: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = limited
 |widescreen resolution      = hackable
-|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 |ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 |4k ultra hd                = hackable
-|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 |fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  = Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = hackable
+|borderless windowed        = true
-|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]].
+|borderless windowed notes  = GOG.com only. Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]] for retail releases.
-|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic                = limited
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = GOG.com only; up to 16 samples.
-|antialiasing               = hackable
+|antialiasing               = limited
-|antialiasing notes         = Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|antialiasing notes         = GOG.com only; up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]] for retail releases.
-|vsync                      = false
+|upscaling                  = unknown
-|vsync notes                =
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = limited
+|vsync notes                = GOG.com only
 |60 fps                     = true
-|60 fps notes               =
+|60 fps notes               = {{term|FMV}} cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS.<br> In-game cutscenes fluctuate between 30 and 60 FPS for cinematic purposes.<br> See [[#MGS2_PC_60FPS_Fix|MGS2 PC 60FPS Fix]].
 |120 fps                    = false
-|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
+|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use Widescreen Fix|fix=
+'''For original retail release''':
+# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#mgs2 Widescreen fix by nemesis2000].
+# Extract all files from {{file|mgs2.7z}} to the installation folder ''(password: mgs2)''.
+# Edit {{file|mgs2w.ini}} to set the resolution.
+'''For GOG.com version''':
+# Download [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip] and extract {{file|dinput8.dll}}.
+# Rename {{file|dinput8.dll}} to {{code|winmm.dll}}, and place it inside the {{folder|bin}} folder.
+# Create a folder named {{code|scripts}} inside the {{folder|bin}} folder located in the installation folder.
+# Extract all files from {{file|mgs2.7z}}, except for {{file|d3d8.dll}}, to the newly created {{folder|scripts}} folder.
+# Rename {{file|mgs2w.dll}} to {{code|mgs2w.asi}}.
+# Edit {{file|mgs2w.ini}} to set the resolution.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Supported exe size: 6,733,892 bytes.
 }}
 ==Input==
-{{ii}} While playing the {{key|Right Click}} button is used to shoot any weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies around.
+{{ii}} The {{key|Right-Click}} button is used to shoot weapons, choke, drag, throw or drop enemies during gameplay.
 {{Input
 |key remap                 = true
@@ Line 117: / Line 204: @@
 |touchscreen               = unknown
 |touchscreen notes         =
-|controller support        = true
+|controller support        = limited
-|controller support notes  = Limited and poor native support. Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
+|controller support notes  = Poor native support.<br> ''Triggers'' and ''Bumpers'' cannot be mapped separately when using XInput.<br> Use DInput instead<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/controller_issues_thread/post1|title=Limitation for XInput gamepads|date=November 2023}}</ref> or [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
 |full controller           = false
 |full controller notes     =
@@ Line 127: / Line 214: @@
 |invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 |invert controller y-axis notes= See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |controller hotplug        = unknown
 |controller hotplug notes  =
@@ Line 136: / Line 241: @@
 ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]===
-{{ii}} This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the game's controller support, and meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
+}}
-{{Fixbox|description="Modern" controller layout for XBox 360/One Controller|ref=<ref>[http://mgsforums.com/topic/7540369/1/ MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modern control scheme for Xbox 360/One controllers|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://mgsforums.com/topic/7540369/1/|title=MGS2: Substance PC xbox 360 controller for windows fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-# If you haven't done it already, install the official patch and the PCGamingWiki Patch from above.
+# Install both the [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]] and the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
-# Download the zip archive from [http://www107.zippyshare.com/v/b2pIIjBV/file.html here] and open/unzip.
+# Download [https://www.mediafire.com/file/pf9m707a67k7b19/DaGleese%2527s_MGS2_xbox_360_controller_fix.rar/ this ZIP file] and unzip it.
-# Extract all the contents into the installation folder. Overwrite existing files.
+# Extract the contents into the installation folder by overwriting the existing files.
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and make sure that {{file|padbtn.ini}} and {{file|padbtns.ini}} are set to '''Read Only'''!
+# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and make sure that {{file|padbtn.ini}} and {{file|padbtns.ini}} are set to '''Read Only''' mode.
-# Launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}} and go to <code>OPTION</code> ➔ <code>KEY Config</code> and bind R2 to the END key on your keyboard. Hit OK and Exit the launcher.
+# Run {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}} and go to <code>OPTION</code> ➔ <code>KEY Config</code>, then bind {{key|R2}} to the {{key|END}} key on the keyboard.
-# Connect your controller.
+# Connect the controller.
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder</code> and launch {{file|Xpadder.exe}}.
+# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder</code> and run {{file|Xpadder.exe}}.
-# Select your controller in the top section.
+# Select the controller in the top section.
 # Click the small controller icon, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\xbox-controller.xpaddercontroller</code>.
-# Click the file icon on the right, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\mgs2s.xpadderprofile</code>
+# Click the file icon on the right, and open <code>{{p|game}}\xpadder\mgs2s.xpadderprofile</code>.
-# Close Xpadder and launch the game.
+# Close Xpadder and run the game.
-# Enjoy!
+'''The controls are the following''':
+<pre>
+- Left Stick = Movement
+- Right Stick = Move Camera (Third person), Look Around (First person).
-'''The controls are the following'''
+- Start = Menu, Pause.
-* Left Stick - Move
-* Right Stick - Move camera (Third person) / Look around (First person)
+- Select = Codec
-* Start - Menu/Pause
-* Select - Codec
+- A = Crouch, Prone, Roll, Accept (Menu), Get Off Ledge.
-* A = Crouch / Prone / Roll Button / Accept (Menu) / Get Off Ledge
-* B = Attack / Knock / Back (Menu) / Get Off Ledge
+- B = Attack, Knock, Back (Menu), Get Off Ledge.
-* X = Choke (Tap while Standing) / Throw (Tap while Moving) / Drag Bodies (Hold) / Shoot (Tap Once to Shoot, Hold to Aim, Release to Shoot)
-* Y = Action Button (Open Doors, Climb Over/Climb Back Up, Interact)
+- X = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold),
-* L1 = Left Gadget / Equipment Menu (Hold)
+      Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).
-* R1 = Quick Equip/Unequip Weapon (Tap) / Right Weapon Menu (Hold)
-* L2 = First Person View (Hold)
+- Y = Action (Open Doors, Climb Over, Climb Back Up, Interact)
-* R2 = Choke (Tap while Standing) / Throw (Tap while Moving) / Drag Bodies (Hold) / Shoot (Tap Once to Shoot, Hold to Aim, Release to Shoot)
+- L1 = Left Gadget, Equipment Menu (Hold).
+- R1 = Quick Equip, Unequip Weapon (Press), Right Weapon Menu (Hold).
+- L2 = First Person View (Hold)
+- R2 = Choke (Press while standing), Throw (Press while moving), Drag Bodies (Hold),
+       Shoot (Press once to shoot, Hold to aim & Release to shoot).
+</pre>
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} This fix aims to implement a modern approach to the control scheme. It is a combination of using xpadder and modifying the controller support. It is meant to be used with an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller.
 }}
@@ Line 171: / Line 293: @@
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    =
-|surround sound           = true
+|surround sound           = limited
-|surround sound notes     = Certain Cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo
+|surround sound notes     = Certain cutscenes and transitions are presented in stereo
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
@@ Line 180: / Line 302: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
-|eax support notes        =
+|eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 218: / Line 342: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Japanese
- |interface = true
- |audio     = true
- |subtitles = true
- |notes     =
- |fan       =
-}}
-{{L10n/switch
- |language  = Spanish
   |interface = true
   |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = All PC versions only have English dubbing.<br> The same applies to the Japanese version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_gear_series/japanese_audio/post2|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
   |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 239: / Line 355: @@
   |notes     = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/metal_gear_solid_2_substance/files/5806.html Unofficial translation by «7 Wolf» and translation by «8-bit»]
   |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       =
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 244: / Line 368: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter===
-{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix/issues/26 Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix]</ref>|fix=
+{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix/issues/26|title=Green screen on the projector in Tanker Chapter · Issue #26 · VFansss/mgs2-v-s-fix|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 }}
 ===Black screen at startup===
-{{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
+{{++}} Fixed in the GOG.com release.
+{{Fixbox|description=Sound Device Playback at 44,100 Hz|fix=
+# Download and install the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
+# Press {{key|Win|R}}, then type {{code|mmsys.cpl}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
+# Find the '''Default playback device''', marked by a green icon, and double-click on it.
+# Select the '''Advanced''' tab, then under the '''Default Format''' header, click on the drop-down menu.
+# Set the playback frequency to {{code|44,100 Hz}}, either ''16 bit'' or ''24 bit'', and click '''OK'''.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Close MSI Afterburner}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Sound Device Playback to 44,100 Hz|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]}}
-# Push {{key|Win|R}}, then type '''mmsys.cpl'''.
-# Find the '''Default playback device''', marked by a green icon, and '''Double Click''' on it.
-# Select the '''Advanced''' tab, then under the '''Default Format''' header, click on the drop down menu.
-# Set the playback frequency to 44,100 Hz, either '''16bit''' or '''24bit''', then hit '''OK'''.
-}}
-===Broken graphics on GeForce/Radeon GPUs===
+{{Fixbox|description=Access the Realtek control panel and set "''Speaker Configuration''" to {{code|Quadraphonic}}}}
-{{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
-===Missing textures===
+===Broken graphics (Black textures and/or Ugly shadows).===
-{{ii}} Download the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]] for older Geforce/Radeon GPUs}}
-{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Manual fix by hex editing|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://mgsforums.com/mgs2-substance-pc-nvidia-fix-t19140.html|title=mgsforums.com|date=June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code> and launch {{file|MGS2SConfig.exe}}.
+# For Retail versions, Install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/326-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-patch/ Official Patch 2.0].
-# Under '''Drawing''', find '''Model Quality''' then set it to the second value.
+# Open {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} (and {{file|mgs2.exe}} for retail releases) with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
-}}
+# Search for <code>geforce</code> as a text string. '''Select only the instance that has <code>RADEON</code> to the left of it'''.
-===Missing shadows and other textures on laptop with dual graphics===
+'''For NVIDIA GPUs''':
-{{ii}} Sometimes there is an issue with missing shadows, for example when Snake sees enemies' shadows and Raven's shadow. There's also an issue with missing textures such as ugly water on a laptop with dual graphics, even if you already applied [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]].
+# Replace <code>GeForce</code> with <code>removed</code>.
+# Then replace the <code>RADEON</code> to the left of it with <code>GeForc</code>. '''Case-sensitive!'''
+# Save the changes.
-{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit exe file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+'''For Intel GPUs/Dual Graphics Laptops''':
-# Download and apply the [[#PCGamingWiki Patch|PCGamingWiki Patch]]. But '''DO NOT''' copy {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} from the '''Patch''' folder to <code>{{p|game}}\bin</code>.
+# Replace <code>RADEON</code> with <code>Intel(</code>. No need to change <code>GeForce</code>.
-# Open {{file|mgs2.exe}} and {{file|mgs2_sse.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
+# Save the changes.
-# Search for text-string <code>geforce</code>. There should be a text-string <code>RADEON</code> to the left of it.
-# Replace <code>RADEON</code> with <code>Intel(</code>.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Compatible with Nemesis2000 widescreen fix.
+{{++}} This will allow playing at the highest Model Quality without visual glitches.
+{{++}} Compatible with Nemesis2000's Widescreen fix and [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9 crosire's d3d8to9].
+{{ii}} If the above solutions don't work, set '''Model Quality''' in the '''Drawing''' tab to the second value.
 }}
-===Game freezes on intro video===
+===Freezes on the intro video===
-{{Fixbox|description=Blacklist game in LAV Filters|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit Windows Registry|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
+# Press {{key|Win|R}}.
+# Type {{Code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}.
 # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\LAV\Splitter</code>.
-# Create a new key named <code>Blacklist</code> and select it.
+# Create a new ''Key'' named <code>Blacklist</code> and select it.
-# Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named <code>mgs2_sse.exe</code> and select it.
+# Create a new ''DWORD (32-bit) Value'' named <code>mgs2_sse.exe</code> and double-click on it.
 # Change its value data to <code>1</code> and click OK.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Alternatively, disable ''mpegvideo'' format in LAV Splitter Configuration program.
+}}
+===Caption language gets reset after each game restart===
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the operating system language|ref={{cn|date=Nov 2022}}|fix=
+# Go to '''Start''' → '''Settings''' → '''Time & Language''' → '''Language'''.
+# Choose a language from the '''Windows display language''' menu.<br> Alternatively, under '''Preferred languages''', select {{key|Add a language}} to install the desired language if not listed.
 '''Notes'''
-{{ii}} Alternatively, disable ''mpegvideo'' format in LAV Splitter Configuration program.
+{{ii}} The game resets the captions to the operating system language, regardless of the in-game choice.<br> Changing the operating system language fixes the issue.
 }}
@@ Line 295: / Line 434: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 8
+|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 317: / Line 456: @@
 |windows 32-bit exe     = true
 |windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
-|macos 32-bit app       =
+|macos intel 32-bit app =
-|macos 64-bit app       =
+|macos intel 64-bit app =
+|macos arm app          = unknown
 |macos app notes        =
 |linux 32-bit executable=
 |linux 64-bit executable=
+|linux arm app          = unknown
 |linux executable notes =
 }}
-===PCGamingWiki Patch===
+==Modifications==
-{{ii}} Alternative to [[#MGS2 V's Fix|MGS2 V's Fix]].
-{{++}} Fixes missing textures and other graphical issues, includes an enhanced control scheme.
-{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+===[https://github.com/oct0xor/mgs2sos MGS2: The Substance Of Subsistence (S.O.S.) Mod]===
-# Install [[#Patches|Patch 2.0]].
+{{ii}} A mod that adds a toggleable and fully controllable 360-degree third-person camera to the game. Just like the one used in ''MGS3: Subsistence''.
-# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/618-metal-gear-solid-2-substance-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch].
-# Extract the contents of <code>Patch</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\bin\</code>.
-}}
 ==System requirements==
@@ Line 340: / Line 477: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
+|minOS    = 98, ME
-|minCPU   = 800 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon
 |minRAM   = 128 MB
 |minHD    = 3.9 GB
@@ Line 349: / Line 486: @@
 |recOS    = 2000, XP
-|recCPU   = 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz or AMD Athlon
 |recRAM   = 256 MB
 |recHD    = 7.6 GB
-|recGPU   = 3D accelerator card
+|recGPU   =
 |recVRAM  = 64 MB
-|recDX    = 8.1
+|recDX    =
 }}
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}