The Mind-Boggling Enigmas that Still Haunt the Metal Gear Solid Franchise

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Metal Gear Solid's complex lore and hidden secrets have captivated fans, with mysteries surrounding Big Boss's whereabouts between MGS5 and Metal Gear 2.

The franchise also includes a real-life enigma surrounding the actress who voices EVA, Suzetta Minet, generating speculation and inquiries about her actual identity.

The forthcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta remake holds the potential of unveiling fresh insights and potentially resolving these puzzling mysteries.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Metal Gear Solid, a game that holds great significance and influence within the gaming industry. While not the first in the franchise, this PlayStation classic is widely regarded as one of the most important games ever released. It not only gave birth to a highly acclaimed franchise, but also introduced stealth gameplay to a wide audience, all while delivering a cautionary tale about the dangers of war and nuclear proliferation. As a full-scale remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is currently in development, players are likely to immerse themselves once again in the convoluted lore of Metal Gear Solid or attempt to unravel it for the first time.

Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind the series, is known for deliberately misleading fans and embedding numerous secrets in his games that refer to his previous work. This penchant for obscurity and mystery has contributed to the incredibly intricate lore of the Metal Gear Solid series, with dedicated fans making connections between Big Boss' initial appearance and the Guns of the Patriots incident in Metal Gear Solid 4. However, there are still unresolved mysteries within the franchise that are unlikely to be solved without Kojima's involvement in future games.

Where is Big Boss Between MGS5 and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake?

The whereabouts of Big Boss after the events of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain remain a mystery. In the prologue, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, Big Boss is critically injured in a helicopter accident, resulting in him and the medic who saved his life being in comas for nine years. During this time, the medic becomes a genetic clone of Big Boss known as Venom Snake, whom players control in Metal Gear Solid 5. However, the true Big Boss is given a US passport by Ocelot and instructed to live in obscurity, leaving his activities and location during the period between MGS5 and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake unknown. The only known information is that he establishes Zanzibar Land, the setting of the Zanzibar Land Disturbance in Metal Gear 2. All other references to Big Boss, such as his involvement in building Outer Heaven and the events of the first Metal Gear, actually pertain to Venom Snake. The true Big Boss's actions during this time remain a mystery.

The Real-World Metal Gear Solid Mystery: Who is Suzetta Minet?

The Metal Gear Solid franchise harbors another enigma with ties to reality. Followers have long speculated about the person behind EVA's voice in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. In both Snake Eater and Peace Walker credits, the actress is credited as Suzetta Minet; however, this is merely a pseudonym utilized to protect her anonymity. Nevertheless, attempts to uncover her true identity from Metal Gear Solid 3's casting director and David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake, have only deepened the enigma.

The existence of an unresolved mystery within the Metal Gear Solid franchise that holds real-world implications should not surprise enthusiasts of Hideo Kojima's creations, given his penchant for engaging in meta-narratives intertwined with his games. The upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta remake may spark even further intrigue and rekindle debates among fans regarding whether Suzetta Minet will reprise her role as EVA, thus reigniting the speculation about her actual identity.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.