Title MenuPress Menu button while title screen is displayed


Title Screen

Pressing the Menu button while on the title screen displays the Title Menu.

[GAME START]/[CONTINUE] Play from the beginning or continue a previously saved game.
[MISSION SELECT] Select the mission you want to play.
[PLAY RECORDS] View mission records.
[TRIAL RECORDS] View trial records.
[BACKSTORY] Read the story for the previous title in the series.
[CASSETTE TAPES] Retrieve information from cassette tapes.
[MANUAL] View the electronic manual.
[OPTIONS] View/change game settings.

Saving


Save icon

Your game progress is automatically saved when you reach specific points in the game (checkpoints).
*To quit the game, press the Xbox button, but only after the save icon is no longer displayed.

Selecting [CONTINUE] on the Title Menu allows you to continue playing using the data saved when you passed the latest checkpoint.
*Do not turn off your Xbox One console while it is saving a game. *Save data is overwritten with each save. You cannot have multiple game saves.

Pause MenuView button during the game


Pause Menu

Check/change a variety of controls and settings. *Pressing the Menu button displays the Information Terminal screen.

Screen CapturesSelect [SCREEN TRANSFER] on the Pause Menu

You can take screen captures during the game if a Xbox SmartGlass is connected.
Captured screens can be viewed on the smart device they were transferred to.

Cutscene Pause MenuView button during a cutscene

During the game, there will be cutscenes that play without any player input.
The Pause Menu during cutscenes is shown below.

[RESUME] Resume cutscene
[SKIP] Skip cutscene and continue with the game

Game Screen

Direction of Enemy/Attack
When an enemy is likely to spot you, the white indicator shows the direction of the enemy threat. When you have taken damage, the red indicator shows the direction from which the attack came.
Reticle
Appears when you are aiming a weapon in shoulder view.
Markers
You can mark enemies and other objects in your field of view.
Weapon
The numeric display shows remaining rounds in magazine/total rounds in your possession.

Action Icon

CQC

Get in Vehicle

Pick Lock

Board Helicopter

Carry

An action icon appears along with a button icon whenever you can perform context-sensitive actions, such as climbing up something or unlocking a door.

*Unlike with past titles in the series, there is no onscreen Life gauge.

Action Type A

You can select from 4 types of controls.
Action Type A is recommended for fans of the Metal Gear Solid series.

  • *You can change the control type using [OPTIONS] on the Pause Menu.
  • *Action Type A is the default control type.
  • *With Type A, CQC is assigned to , while with Type B, it is the button.

: Ready Weapon
Aim your weapon while holding the button down.
: Attack/CQC
Use the aimed weapon.
Tactics
CQC will be used if no weapon is aimed.
CQC
: Call (Use radio)
Use the radio.
Call (Use radio)
: Use binoculars/Change view
Hold down to use binoculars. Switch between shoulder view and first-person view when a weapon is aimed.
View button: Pause
Open the Pause Menu.
Pause Menu
Menu button: iDroid
Use the information terminal.
Information Terminal (iDroid)
Left stick: Move
Left stick
Press the left stick down to dash.
Right stick: Control Camera
Right stick
Using binoculars: Zoom In/Out
In shoulder view: Switch L/R
D-pad
Select/equip weapons and items.
: Select/equip primary weapon
: Select/equip secondary weapon
: Select/equip support weapons
: Select/equip items
Tactics
buttons

button: Change Stance
Switch between standing, crouching, and crawling.
Sneaking

button: Reload/(Hold) Carry
Swap an empty magazine for a full one. When near someone who has collapsed, hold the button down to pick up and carry them.

button: Quick Dive
Evade in the direction specified by the left stick.
Quick Dive

button: Action (context-sensitive)
Perform context-sensitive actions, such as climbing up something or unlocking a door.

Shooter Type A

You can select from 4 types of controls.
Shooter Type A is recommended for fans of first-person shooters (FPS).

  • *You can change the control type using [OPTIONS] on the Pause Menu.
  • *With Type A, CQC is assigned to , while with Type B, it is the button.

: Ready Weapon
Aim your weapon while holding the button down.
: Attack/CQC
Use the aimed weapon.
Tactics
CQC will be used if no weapon is aimed.
CQC
: Call (Use radio)
Use the radio
Call (Use radio)
: Use binoculars/Change view
Hold down to use binoculars. Switch between shoulder view and first-person view when a weapon is aimed.
View button: Pause
Open the Pause Menu.
Pause Menu
Menu button: iDroid
Use the information terminal.
Information Terminal (iDroid)
Left stick: Move
Left stick
Press the left stick down to dash.
Right stick: Control Camera
Right stick
Using binoculars: Zoom In/Out
In shoulder view: Switch L/R
D-pad
Select/equip weapons and items.
: Select/equip primary weapon
: Select/equip secondary weapon
: Select/equip support weapons
: Select/equip items
Tactics
buttons

button: Action (context-sensitive)
Perform context-sensitive actions, such as climbing up something or unlocking a door.

button: Change Stance
Switch between standing, crouching, and crawling.
Sneaking

button: Reload/(Hold) Carry
Swap an empty magazine for a full one. When near someone who has collapsed, hold the button down to pick up and carry them.

button: Quick Dive
Evade in the direction specified by the left stick.
Quick Dive

The rest of this manual conforms to Action Type A. Please remember this if you will be using other control types.

Vehicles

An action icon appears when you approach the driver's seat of vehicles that you can control.
To get into the vehicle while the icon is displayed, press the button. The controls change while you are driving a vehicle.

: Brake/reverse
The vehicle will brake if moving forward,otherwise it will accelerate in reverse.
: Accelerator pedal
Accelerate the vehicle forward. This will apply the brakes when driving in reverse.
: Attack
Attack with the vehicle's weapon if it has one.
: Use binoculars/Change view
Hold down to use binoculars.
(Switches to first-person view with some vehicles.)
View button: Pause
Open the Pause Menu.
Pause Menu
Menu button: iDroid
Use the information terminal.
Information Terminal (iDroid)
Left stick: Steering
Steer the vehicle left/right.
Right stick: Change viewpoint
Zoom camera in moving viewpoint and switch camera left/right in shooting viewpoint.
D-pad
: Turn headlights on/off
: Select/equip items
buttons

button: Call (Use radio)
Use the radio.
Call (Use radio)

button: Get out
Get out of the vehicle.

MoveLeft stick

Tilt the left stick a little to move slowly and more to move quickly.
The faster you move, the easier it will be for enemies to spot you.

Sneaking 101
You will be at a distinct disadvantage if the enemy spots you. Sneak as carefully as you can to ensure you are not spotted. Enemies also respond to noise.

Change Stancebutton

The lower your stance, the harder it will be to spot you.
Use the left stick to move in any stance.

Hang


Hanging

You can grab on to the edge of a cliff or other ledge when you lean your body toward it.
Use the left stick to move while hanging.
Climb back up with the button. Let go and drop down with the button.

What to Do When Spotted

Enemies that spot you will notify their allies by shouting, calling on the radio, or some other means.
Take the appropriate action for the situation, such as eliminating the enemy, fleeing, or hiding.
If a battle is underway, reinforcements might still show up even after you eliminate the initial enemy.
If you give enemies the slip, they will spend a while carefully searching the area where they last saw you.

Reflex Mode
The moment you are spotted, the action slows down (Reflex Mode), and you can press the to point your weapon at whoever spotted you.
If you neutralize whoever spotted you while the Reflex Mode is still in effect, you can prevent them from notifying their allies.

Quick DiveLeft stick + button

Evade in the direction specified by the left stick.
This is useful for evading enemy attacks or their line of sight.

Damage

The screen will change when you take damage from enemy attacks.
Damage heals naturally over time.
But take too much consecutive damage and you will die, resulting in the Game Over screen.


Moderately wounded

Critical Wounds/First Aid

When critically wounded, it becomes more difficult to heal damage, and the first aid icon will appear.
Withdraw to a safe place, then perform first aid with the button.

First aid icon


Critical Wounds

Game Over

The Game Over screen appears in different situations, such as when the character you are controlling dies or your mission fails.

Attack with WeaponAim with , then squeeze

Use the weapon you are aiming.

Equip Weapons

Select the weapon to equip with the D-pad. For support weapons, press the D-pad while using the right stick to select the one you want to use.

…Select/equip a primary weapon (rifle etc.)
…Select/equip a secondary weapon (handgun etc.)
…Select/equip a support weapon
…Select/equip an item

Non-Lethal Weapons
Some weapons, such as tranquilizer guns, can neutralize enemies without harming them. Such weapons will have a blue icon on the selection screen. Enemies that you neutralize by stunning or putting to sleep will sometimes recover.
Lethal
Weapons
Non-Lethal
Weapons

Headshots

Headshots immediately neutralize enemies. With lethal weapons, enemies die instantly. With a tranquilizer gun, they immediately fall asleep.

Close Quarters Combat (CQC)

Attack nearby enemies with martial arts. A variety of actions are possible with different button combinations.
This enables you to neutralize enemies without noisy gunshots.

Pummel
Unleash up to five attacks. The last attack will knock out your opponent.
Disarm
Steal an enemy's weapon and point it at them.
Restrain
Your opponent remains restrained while you hold down the button.
Interrogate
Use the right stick to select interrogation commands.
Hold Up
You hold up enemies by surprising and then disarming them.
Throw
Throw your opponent in any direction. This can be used to knock out enemies.
Choke
Strangle your opponent's neck until they pass out. If you stop mashing the button, you will go back to restraining your opponent.
Slit Throat
Kill your opponent with a knife.

Hold UpSurprise opponent +

To hold up enemies, approach them from behind or without them noticing and then aim your weapon at them.

Interrogate+ Right stick while restraining or holding up opponent

You can extract various kinds of information from the enemy.

Spit it out Obtain information that will help your mission, such as enemy positions.
Call 'em Call over the closest enemy.
Get down Make your opponent lay flat on the ground (only while in the Hold Up state).

Pick Up


Picking up a weapon

If you touch a dropped weapon, any remaining ammo will be used to reload weapons in your possession that use the same ammo. Holding down the button near a weapon will pick it up.
*You can carry two primary weapons (one at your hip and another on your back), one secondary weapon, and four support weapons.
Additional weapons that you obtain will have to be swapped out with those you are carrying.

Use information terminalMenu button

You can use the information terminal that was developed at Mother Base.
Switch between tabs with/.

[MENU] Use the information terminal (iDroid) menu.
[MAP] Manipulate the map (place markers with the button).
[NAVIGATION] Move with the map opened.

*The game will not pause.

You can obtain various kinds of information by talking to allies over the radio.

Incoming Calls

You will sometimes receive radio calls from allies, depending on the situation. The caller will automatically start talking.

Intel Support Callswhile watching a target with binoculars

If you can obtain information by radio on what you are watching with the binoculars, a button icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Outgoing Calls

You may call people on the radio to receive hints or other useful information, depending on the situation.
Aside from a few exceptions, you can initiate outgoing radio calls at any time.

*You must be signed in to Xbox Live®.

View Trial RecordsSelect [TRIAL RECORDS] on the Title Menu

View online leaderboards for a variety of gameplay results/trials.
After selecting an item, switch between the following onscreen displays by pressing the /.

・ Your position in the Leaderboards ・ Leaderboards for your friends on Xbox Live® ・ Leaderboards within Rival List
・ Leaderboards for all players

Rival List

While leaderboards are displayed, you can add a specific user to the Rival List from the menu that appears when you place the cursor over the user's name and then press the button.
(While the Rival List is displayed, you can also remove a user from the list.)
You do not need a player's approval to add them to the Rival List, and they will not be notified when you do so.

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Connectivity App

This app enables remote connectivity with Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes from a smart phone, tablet, or other Xbox SmartGlass.
With it you can view game maps anytime you want, capture game screens, view records of your gameplay, and access other useful features.

How to Use

Visit the page for the Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes connectivity app ( http://www.konami.jp/mgs5_gzapp/ ).


Connectivity diagram

Supported Devices

Visit the page listed above.

Warranty

Konami guarantees that the medium that this title is supplied on will be in full working order and free from defect. If the medium fails to work or develops a fault, either return it to the place of purchase or Konami will guarantee to replace it (if within 90 days of purchase), in such cases, contact Konami using the details below.

Please describe the problem as fully as possible. Do not forget to include your name, address and telephone.

Product Support

www.games.konami-europe.com/support

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V.
14-16 Sheet Street
Windsor
SL4 1BG
UK
+44 (0) 1253 885583

(UK phone number. Call costs vary please contact your provider for details.)

WARNING

Before playing this game, read the Xbox One™ system, and accessory manuals for important safety and health information. www.xbox.com/support.

Important Health Warning: Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people with no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. Symptoms can include light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, momentary loss of awareness, and loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents, watch for or ask children about these symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely to experience these seizures. The risk may be reduced by being farther from the screen; using a smaller screen; playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when drowsy or fatigued. If you or any relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

Note

*Depending on your TV, you may notice a delay between what you see on screen and actual gameplay. If this occurs, please contact your TV's manufacturer or the place of purchase to find out whether it is suitable for playing video games.

*Konami Digital Entertainment constantly strives to improve the quality of its products so that you can enjoy them worry-free. This means that at times, you may find that the same product differs slightly depending on when it was purchased.


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