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Updated · Time Extension · Jun 28Konami Sues to Unmask Metal Gear Solid 2 Source Code Leaker After Multiple Builds Surfaced
3 articles · Updated · Time Extension · Jun 28Summary
- Konami has filed suit to identify whoever leaked source code for multiple versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
- The leaked material, which appeared online a few months ago, reportedly includes non-public game assets and internal MGS2 development materials.
- The legal move signals Konami is treating the breach as exposure of proprietary development data, not just a circulation of old game files.
- The case adds to growing scrutiny around preservation-era leaks, where unreleased or internal retro game materials are increasingly surfacing online.
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