Witness the journey of a grizzled soldier Snake across Africa and Afghanistan as he resumes his life after the events of Ground Zeroes. Set in 1984 during the Soviet invasion on Afghanistan, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain fills the unexplored cards in the timeline of the venerable series, letting the player control every step along Snake's way to power. Follow him as he gathers technology and personel to create his own organisation separate from international militaries, all while making his name heard around the world.