Summary
The Ver.2.0.0 update forMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1has been released, bringing fixes and new graphics settings to some of the compilation’s included titles. Developer and publisher Konami last dropped an update forMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1in March.
Released in October 2023,Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1is a compilation that includes the first five mainline entries in Konami’s series ofacclaimed action-adventure stealth games, as well as the NES port of the originalMetal Gearand 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 forMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1are the expanded screen settings for the HD editions ofMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyandMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, both of which are widely regarded as being some of thebest games in theMetal Gearfranchise. 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 inMetal Gear,Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake,Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, andMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, but details regarding these changes were not mentioned in the patch notes. While it introducedsupport for Steam Trading Cards and Badgesto the collection’s threeMetal Gear Solidtitles 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 ofMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1.
Konami has confirmed that it has already started working onMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection’s second volume. Learning from the troubled launch ofMetal 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 ofMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which, according to Sony, is set to come out in 2024. However, rumors suggest that this remake, titledMetal 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
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
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
“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
The full patch notes for theMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1Ver.2.0.0 update can be foundhere.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
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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.
