After World War II, the world was split into two—East and West. This marked the beginning of the era known as the Cold War. But in the midst of Operation Snake Eater, Snake and Ocelot sought to reconcile tensions between the two warring factions, leading to firm negotiations… and some much-needed release.

Snake and Otacon flee Shadow Moses Island together, helping each other process the day's events and connecting on a deeper level than either of them expected.