Summary
- The new Ver.2.0.0 update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 adds new graphics settings for selected games and introduces several bug fixes.
- The HD versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater have added expanded screen settings.
- Konami is currently working on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
The Ver.2.0.0 update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has been released, bringing fixes and new graphics settings to some of the compilation's included titles. Developer and publisher Konami last dropped an update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 in March.
Released in October 2023, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is a compilation that includes the first five mainline entries in Konami's series of acclaimed action-adventure stealth games, as well as the NES port of the original Metal Gear and its standalone sequel, Snake's Revenge. The collection has received several updates since its initial release, with the latest one introducing new graphics-related options to two particular titles.
The most notable additions found in the September 25 Ver.2.0.0 update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 are the expanded screen settings for the HD editions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, both of which are widely regarded as being some of the best games in the Metal Gear franchise. Newly added resolution presets promise to significantly sharpen the two aforementioned titles' visuals through the use of upscaling, while extra customization options for keyboards, mice, and controllers will allow players to further adjust the parameters of their peripherals according to their preferences.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1's new update also fixes minor issues found in Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, but details regarding these changes were not mentioned in the patch notes. While it introduced support for Steam Trading Cards and Badges to the collection's three Metal Gear Solid titles as well, players don't need to update to Ver2.0.0 to unlock these features for the first game, according to Konami. As of writing, the latest patch is only available for the Steam version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.
Konami has confirmed that it has already started working on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection's second volume. Learning from the troubled launch of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, longtime series producer Noriaki Okamura asked fans in a recently published interview to give the development team time to create the next compilation. The veteran Japanese game designer is also currently working on the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which, according to Sony, is set to come out in 2024. However, rumors suggest that this remake, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, may be bumped to a 2025 release window instead.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Ver.2.0.0 Patch Notes
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake - Master Collection Version
- Fixed some other minor issues
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
- Support for Steam Trading Cards/Badges
No patch will be necessary for Steam Trading Cards/Badges.
The latest version will remain Ver.1.5.0. Note that this is not a patch for Ver.2.0.0.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
- Screen Settings Expanded
“Resolution” has been added to the Screen settings in the Options menu.
Under “Resolution”, you can choose from two different presets or create your own custom setting.
These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed.
Consider reverting back to the default settings if you experience any instability.
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
- Screen Settings Expanded
“Resolution” has been added to the Screen settings in the Options menu.
Under “Resolution”, you can choose from two different presets or create your own custom setting.
These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed.
Consider reverting back to the default settings if you experience any instability.
The full patch notes for the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Ver.2.0.0 update can be found here.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73 /100 Critics Rec: 62%
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Released in 1998, this was the first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series. The game pioneers 3D stealth action against the threat of war and global nuclear weapons, using live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, interwoven with innovative gameplay.
The storyline, a whirlwind of intrigue and betrayal, has been hailed as the greatest story of the 20th century and was the third title in the METAL GEAR series to become a hit in subsequent years.
Also included: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, an exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action, Stealth
