Metal Gear Solid 5 quickly teaches you the wonder of the video game suppressor - sneaking missions go from tricky to something approaching a breeze when you’re wielding a silenced tranquilizer rifle.
Sadly, there are some weapons that remain unsuited to the stealthy approach. Take rocket launchers, for example. Traditionally quite loud. Unless, that is, you make use of a handy little glitch.
It’s actually pretty easy; pressing the left mouse button rather than Spacebar on the weapon customisation screen allows you to add modification items into what should be restricted slots. This means you can put a drum barrel and a silencer on a rocket launcher, but it also comes with a few complications. To make sure you don’t crash your game, be sure to check out this handy Reddit guide.
I’d make the most of this fun little bug quickly, because if it starts to creep into the game’s FOB mode I’m assuming that Konami will be quick to stamp it out. Check out Youtuber JasonLJ’s video below (complete with his oddly relaxing DJ voicover) for a quick guide to how effective the silent rocket attack can be.
