Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Launches August 27

Konami is set to release the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026, a package that finally brings the long-isolated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to modern platforms. The collection, available on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, is headlined by the port of the 2008 PlayStation 3 exclusive, which has been unavailable on any other system until now.

The release addresses a long-standing challenge for fans, as Metal Gear Solid 4 was previously considered difficult to port due to its complex development for the PS3's unique architecture. The new version runs at up to 4K resolution and a stable 60 frames per second, with significantly reduced loading times. While the core gameplay and lengthy cutscenes remain intact, some minor adjustments have been made, such as altering a scene that originally referenced the PlayStation 3 console to reference the player's current platform.

Alongside Guns of the Patriots, the collection includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, originally released for the PlayStation Portable in 2010. This title, which serves as a narrative bridge between Metal Gear Solid 3 and Metal Gear...