18 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 first launched, a modder has shown off its first modded map, MGS3's Groznyj Grad
Groznyj Grad? The mountain redoubt of GRU Colonel Volgin?
It was unusual to announce that Metal Gear Solid 4 can be played on personal computers. Now, modder TriggerHappy has unveiled the first custom singleplayer map in the game, showcasing 55 seconds of Old Snake exploring Groznyj Grad, the famous fortress level from Metal Gear Solid 3. The map features Gecko walkers, which now have a strange appearance with their exaggerated legs and mooing sounds.
TriggerHappy describes the game as an initial test for adding AI to the custom map, and it appears that the enemy AI functions correctly, reacting to Snake's presence. The source of TriggerHappy's custom map and the development of tools for creating maps in MGS4 remain unclear, but this marks a promising beginning for user-generated content in the game.
The majority of modding efforts for MGS4 have focused on performance and visual improvements, but there are also simple projects like custom textures and an FPS unlocker available. The Metal Gear series has not been known for its modding community in the past, but the potential for new content is exciting.
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