Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes isn’t only a critically divisive precursor to Hideo Kojima’s Snake-inspired swansong Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but rather it also houses a host of supplementary content that can extracted from the game’s save file and used within mainline entry once it releases on September 1. This content – coming in the form of manpower for the construction Mother Base – will provide the foundation to which you can grow your base (an integral facet of the game) and make it the most feared in the land.
There’s a total of 18 extractions possible and if done correctly you should be well on your way to having a competent Mother Base within The Phantom Pain.
Ground Zeroes – 7 Extractions
While both Paz and Chico are the centre pieces of extraction for Ground Zeroes’ main mission, there’s also another five POWs in the surrounding areas who can be extracted for use in Mother Base in The Phantom Pain. The first four of those are found locked in cells around Chico, whilst the other is a prisoner in the refugee camp set to executed near where you begin the actual mission.
Eliminate the Renegade Threat – 4 Extractions
This particular extraction once again involves POWs, namely two that require simple lock-picking to release once again. In addition, there are two Marine Corps members, The Finger (Palitz) and The Eye (Glaz) who you can also extract instead of assassinating (as is the mission brief).
Intel Operative Rescue – 1 Extraction
As many may remember, Intel Operative Rescue revolves around series creator Hideo Kojima who can be extracted and recruited to Mother Base just like in the series’ best PSP outing, Peace Walker.
Classified Intel Acquisition – 2 Extractions
This one’s twofold. Firstly, extract the undercover agent as per the mission description as normal,(his photo is in your iDroid and then stay on the lookout for a bald soldier located around where Paz is found in Ground Zeroes. Interrogate him, too, and you’ll get a secret tape.
Destroy the Anti-Air Emplacements – 4 Extractions
This one can be tricky, given the fact that the base is on high alert throughout the mission. There are three POWs in standard cells with one other right around where Paz could be found in the main mission.
Here’s a handy image from the Metal Gear Solid subreddit to help with the task.
While you’re waiting for the anticipated release of Kojima-san’s swansong to the Metal Gear series don’t forget to mosey on over to our definitive review, found right here. And that’s not all, keep checking back to PlayStation Universe in the coming days for a whole host of supplementary content to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
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