Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is Out Now, Bringing MGS4 to Modern Platforms for the First Time
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has officially launched, releasing simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The headline story is Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots finally leaving PlayStation 3 exclusivity behind after 18 years, packaged alongside Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and the rare Game Boy Color spin-off Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.
Here’s a full recap of what’s in the collection, how much it costs, and what you get for pre-ordering or owning the first volume.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 official announcement artwork
What’s Included in the Collection
Master Collection Vol. 2 picks up where 2023’s Vol. 1 left off, rounding out the series with two must-play mainline entries:
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – its first port since the original 2008 PS3 release, with improved internal resolution, a higher max frame rate, and customizable controls
- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – the PS3 HD Collection version of the PSP original, with online co-op for 2 to 4 players and versus mode for up to 6
- Metal Gear: Ghost Babel – the series’ first handheld title from 2000, included as bonus content with screen filters, a rewind function and pixel-perfect display options
Every game comes with a scenario book containing its full in-game text, plus a master book detailing the story and characters. The digital edition also throws in the Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack Vol. 2, covering both background music and vocal themes from across the included titles.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, playable off PS3 for the first time in Master Collection Vol. 2
A Simultaneous Five-Platform Launch
What makes this release stand out beyond the games themselves is the launch strategy: no platform is getting a delayed port or a “coming later” asterisk. PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and Steam all received the collection on the same day, at the same $49.99 price point. That’s notable for Switch 2 in particular, since it puts a major third-party AAA legacy compilation on Nintendo hardware right alongside the more powerful consoles and PC, without a cut-down version or a wait.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, included in the HD Collection version
Pre-Order and Save-Data Bonuses
Konami is offering in-game cosmetic bonuses on two tracks. Anyone who pre-ordered gets:
- Metal Gear Solid 4: the Cardboard Camouflage uniform
- Peace Walker (HD Collection version): the Uniform: LOVE BOX
Players who still have save data from Master Collection Vol. 1 on their system get an additional set of rewards: a Gold Camouflage uniform for MGS4, and a Uniform: GOLD for Peace Walker. Konami also confirmed a final post-launch visual update for Vol. 1, and put both Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Master Collection Vol. 1 on a limited-time discount to mark the occasion.
Quick FAQ
Is Metal Gear Solid 4 really coming to platforms other than PS3?
Yes. This is the first time MGS4 has been officially ported to any other hardware since its 2008 PlayStation 3 debut.
How much does Master Collection Vol. 2 cost?
It’s $49.99 across every supported platform, though regional physical retail pricing can vary.
Do I need Master Collection Vol. 1 to play Vol. 2?
No, Vol. 2 is a standalone release. Owning Vol. 1 save data simply unlocks extra cosmetic bonuses.
Final Word
Freeing MGS4 from its 18-year PS3 exclusivity is the kind of milestone series fans have asked about for years, and pairing it with Peace Walker’s co-op and the Ghost Babel curiosity makes Vol. 2 a genuinely well-rounded package. With every platform launching together, there’s no reason to wait, whether you’re catching up on Old Snake’s final mission or diving into Big Boss’s early years for the first time.
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