Set in the near future, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 puts the player in the shoes of a highly trained operative who works as a part of the infamous military unit from the U.S. Special Forces only known as "Ghosts". The game is set in North Korea, where an evil general is diverting all the humanitarian aid to boost his forces and gain more political power in the process, and it's up to the Ghosts to eliminate this threat.
The gameplay of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 is focused on action-packed missions with a strong emphasis on stealth and strategy. The player can choose from various classes, each with its own unique abilities and strengths, to tackle objectives such as escorting a VIP or eliminating high-priority targets. The game features a range of multiplayer modes, including deathmatch and team-based gameplay.