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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
#3803 Most Played

METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES: Steam Charts

Active Players Stats for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

Current Players

57

57 playing now

24H Peak

61

61 peak today

All-Time Peak

5.8K

5,810 record

Steam Rank

#3803

Most played on Steam

Last updated: 1/22/2026, 11:45:57 AM

METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES: An Open-Ended Stealth Prologue

METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is the opening segment of the Metal Gear Solid V experience and a prologue to The Phantom Pain. Its role is deliberately introductory: it presents the series’ shift toward open-world design while giving newcomers and longtime fans a chance to become familiar with Kojima Productions’ approach. The FOX Engine supports the game’s visual presentation, while a pared-back HUD keeps on-screen information minimal.

At the center of play is the freedom to choose how to tackle missions. Rather than confining players to one prescribed method, Ground Zeroes frames mission-solving as a tactical choice. Its mission lineup pairs a central story mode with Side-Ops spanning tactical action, aerial assaults and covert assignments.

Its identity rests on how players approach each task and on its place as the prologue to a larger story, making it distinct from a full-scale installment without requiring a fixed route through its missions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES right now?
As of the latest update, 57 players are currently playing METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES on Steam (57 exact). Data is refreshed every 2 hours.
What is the 24-hour peak for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
The 24-hour peak player count for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is 61 (61 players). This is the highest number of concurrent players recorded in the last 24 hours.
What is the all-time peak player count for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES on Steam?
The all-time peak player count for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES on Steam is 5.8K (5,810 players). This record reflects the highest number of concurrent players ever recorded for this game.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES growing or declining?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is close to its daily peak: current players (57) are near the 24-hour peak (61). Comparing current players to the all-time peak of 5.8K gives a sense of the game's long-term trajectory.
How does METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES rank among other Steam games?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is ranked #3,803 in our latest recorded Steam player-count data.