Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, released on November 4, 2002, for the Microsoft Xbox in North America, is an expanded edition of Hideo Kojima’s iconic Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Developed by Konami, this stealth-action masterpiece introduces Raiden alongside Solid Snake, delivering a cinematic story of espionage, betrayal, and the Arsenal Gear conspiracy. Selling over 7 million units across platforms, the Xbox version enhances the PS2 original with sharper 480p visuals, progressive scan support, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, leveraging the Xbox’s hardware for a gripping retro experience.