The PS4 version is also a digital-only release like the PC version, with other platforms able to purchase it physically and digitally. Recently, the publisher confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 are ported from the HD Collection and will match the resolution (720p) and performance on Xbox and PlayStation. However, the Nintendo Switch version runs at 30 frames per second.

Stay tuned for more details on the collection, which releases on October 24th. In the meantime, Konami is co-developing a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake with Virtuos called Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. It’s coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, but no release date has been announced.

『METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1』 PlayStation®4版（DL版）の追加発売決定！

多くのお客様から PlayStation®4での発売を求める声をいただき、この度新たに追加発売を決定しました。
発売日や価格等の詳細は後日お知らせいたします。#MetalGearSolid#メタルギアソリッド #MGSVol1 pic.twitter.com/7hnf5MvLFa

— メタルギア公式 (METAL GEAR) (@metalgear_jp) August 21, 2023

Regarding performance on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and the recently-announced PS4 version, the publisher stated, “We used the HD Collection versions of both MGS2 and MGS3 for porting – so the resolution (720p) and performance will match that of the 2012 HD Collection.” Though the HD Collection targets 60 FPS, both titles run in 30 frames per second on Nintendo Switch.

Even the menus for both titles have “©2012 Konami” on them, not to mention the “HD Edition” naming. It’s odd, but the publisher doesn’t have the best reputation with HD collections (see: Silent Hill HD Collection).

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 releases on October 24th. Another volume is reportedly in the works, which includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid 5 and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Head here for more details.

Its official website for Metal Gear Solid has added buttons for games in Vol. 1 on the History page. However, as noted by Twitter user Nitroid, inspecting the page reveals placeholder buttons for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid 5 and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. It could mean a potential Vol. 2 is coming with these titles. IGN said it “understands this lineup for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is accurate” and awaits comment from Konami.

While one could assume that the buttons for Vol. 1 link to generic listings for each game, they lead to new pages showcasing screenshots and images from the upcoming compilation. The old listings can still be found under “Lineup” on the official site, but if Vol. 2 does happen, this would be Konami laying the groundwork.

Interestingly, when Konami first announced Vol. 1, it listed all three titles, but also had a “?” and “Stay tuned for more information.” The section has since been updated to include Metal Gear 1 and 2, along with other goodies, but the existence of placeholders for other titles gives some hope. It’s especially noteworthy for fans of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, which has been stuck on PS3 since its 2008 release.

Stay tuned for further updates. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 releases on October 24th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch.

The new Metal Gear Solid website added buttons to the timeline for the games in Master Collection Vol. 1, but if you inspect the page, there are placeholder buttons for MGS4, Peace Walker, and MGSV as well.

Very interesting. pic.twitter.com/V0ezMHdpcT

— Nitroid ❗ (@Nitroid) June 21, 2023

While this is hardly conclusive of anything, here's some additional context for why it's suspicious: pic.twitter.com/2zPbbKTL79

— Nitroid ❗ (@Nitroid) June 22, 2023

Along with Metal Gear Solid (with its Special Missions), it includes the HD Collection versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake are also featured. Additional bonuses include the first Metal Gear Solid digital novel and its sequel.

Screenplay books and master books with information on the story and characters, with strategy guides for each title, are also included. Best of all, each Metal Gear Solid title will be available separately on the eShop. Expect other storefronts to follow suit. Konami could also re-release other Metal Gear Solid titles, perhaps as part of Vol. 2, so stay tuned.

It includes Metal Gear Solid with the VR Missions/Special Missions, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The latter two are from the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection in 2011, so fans can expect additional content and quality-of-life features, not to mention Metal Gear 1 and 2.

While the “Vol. 1” tag would make you think that other re-releases of classic titles are on the table, Konami is seemingly hinting at the same on its official website. Under “List of Games,” it shows all three games in Vol. 1, followed by a “?” and “Stay tuned for more information.” The fact that the List of Games section is separate from Vol. 1’s titles is also worth noting.

Time will tell, so stay tuned for any potential announcements in the coming months.

While a release date isn’t confirmed, the publisher also unveiled Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, releasing this Autumn. It features the original Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater in one collection.

Lest there were concerns about it only being available digitally (like Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake 2), Konami UK confirmed on Twitter, “There will be physical and DL versions of the collection available.” Of course, how much the collection will cost and which of the “latest platforms” it will launch on remains to be seen.

Nevertheless, it’s good news for those who want to own physical versions of the classics without potentially dropping a bomb on the original PS One/PS2-era discs. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.

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