Metal Gear Solid 4 Comes to Switch With PlayStation References Removed

Konami has released Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing the long-unavailable PlayStation 3 exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to modern platforms for the first time, including Nintendo Switch. The collection launched worldwide on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

The release marks a significant moment for game preservation, freeing Metal Gear Solid 4 from the aging and notoriously difficult-to-maintain PlayStation 3 hardware. The collection also includes the HD version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and the Game Boy Color title Metal Gear Ghost Babel as bonus content. A digital soundtrack, screenplay material, and a Master Book with character and story details are included in the package, which is priced at $49.99.

A notable change has been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch versions of Metal Gear Solid 4. References to PlayStation hardware within the game have been altered. The PlayStation 3 console visible in Snake and Otacon's plane has been replaced with a Kerotan frog from Metal Gear Solid 3, while the DualShock controller and PSP handheld have been changed to generic versions....