Two months have passed since the conclusion of Killzone. The Killzone war, however, still rages on. Helghast are now looking to capture smaller island bases in the south. General Metrac, a new more sinister Helghast enemy, is using captured ISA VIPs as negotiating tools for the area withdrawal of ISA forces. Templar is sent on a covert rescue mission in order to save the hostages ultimately deciding the fate of southern Vekta.