Metal Gear Solid 4 Joins Master Collection Vol. 2, Bringing Classic to Modern Platforms
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Konami will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, scheduled for release on August 27. The port will feature a boost in frame rate and visuals and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. This follows the release of Master Collection Vol. 1 in 2023.
Facts First
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be included in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.
- The collection is scheduled for release on August 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
- The upcoming port of Metal Gear Solid 4 will feature a boost in frame rate and visuals.
- The collection will also include Metal Gear Ghost Babel and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
- Konami released Master Collection Vol. 1 in 2023, which included the first three Metal Gear Solid games.
What Happened
Konami confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be included in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. The collection was revealed during the Sony State of Play earlier this year and is scheduled for release on August 27. It will also include Metal Gear Ghost Babel and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. A recent playthrough by Japanese writer Mafia Kajita and voice actor Yuichi Nakamura showed cameos involving an iPod and a Playboy magazine in the upcoming port, features present in the original 2008 PlayStation 3 release.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of the Metal Gear series, this release provides a modern, accessible way to play Metal Gear Solid 4, which had been delisted from the PlayStation 3 store earlier this year. The port's boost in frame rate and visuals could improve your gameplay experience. For collectors, the Master Collection Vol. 2 may offer a convenient package of classic titles across multiple current platforms.
What's Next
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is set to launch on August 27. Following the release of Master Collection Vol. 1, which received patches to address issues noted in reviews, Konami may similarly update Vol. 2 post-launch to improve the experience.