Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
News, coverage and analysis tracking Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots across the outlets.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal & TrailerNintendo showcased a packed Nintendo Direct presentation featuring numerous game announcements and trailers for the Nintendo Switch 2. Highlights included new titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Stellar Blade, and Xenoblade Genesis, alongside updates and expansions for existing franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2, Pokémon Pokopia, and Final Fantasy XIV Online.
First Metal Gear Solid 4 port footage confirms Konami is keeping those real world iPod and Playboy cameosKonami has confirmed that the upcoming port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, included in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, will retain its real-world product placements, including iPod and Playboy cameos. The collection, also featuring Metal Gear Ghost Babel and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is set to release on August 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, promising frame rate and visual enhancements.
First look at Metal Gear Solid 4 in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, new detailsMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, marking its first appearance on a Nintendo console. The collection also features Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, launching on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. New details reveal quality-of-life improvements for Metal Gear Solid 4, such as a redone save loading screen and the return of in-game items like the iPod and Playboy magazine.
Metal Gear Solid 4's Master Collection gets an impressive new showing, confirming 60fps, shorter load times, and…Konami has revealed gameplay of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, showcasing improvements such as 60fps performance and shorter load times. The collection confirms the return of licensed content, including the in-game iPod, and features from the original PS3 release, though some elements like the Assassin's Creed crossover and Hideo Kojima's blog link have been altered or removed.
Let Out of PS3 Jail, Here's an Hour of Metal Gear Solid 4's New PS5 VersionMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is being released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S in August as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. Over an hour of gameplay footage shows the game running on PS5 with resolution and frame rate improvements, though it is not a full remaster. The collection will also include Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
Metal Gear Solid 4’s iPod Returns in Master Collection Vol. 2, 50+ Minutes of Gameplay RevealedKonami has revealed over 50 minutes of gameplay for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The re-release features high-resolution visuals and a consistent 60 FPS performance, retaining iconic elements like the in-game iPod. The collection, launching August 27th, also includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and its multiplayer modes.
Modder upgrades their supposedly 'vintage' 2008 ThinkPad with an RTX 4070 Super and I can feel myself…A modder has upgraded a 2008 Lenovo ThinkPad with an MSI RTX 4070 Super graphics card, utilizing an external GPU setup. The project combines vintage laptop hardware with modern components, powered by a Corsair PSU, to enhance graphical capabilities.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Gets an Enemy-Detecting Threat Ring in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2Konami is adding new gameplay features to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, including a 'Threat Ring' to indicate enemy proximity and a 'Flashback' feature for contextual cutscenes. The collection, launching August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, will also include Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker with its online multiplayer intact.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Still Hits Different: Why One Reddit Post Sparked a Nostalgia WaveA Reddit post about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has sparked a wave of nostalgia, highlighting the emotional connection players have with games from the PlayStation 3 era. This resurgence of interest in the 2008 title reflects a broader trend of gaming nostalgia cycles and a potential renewed appreciation for ambitious single-player narratives in the current industry climate.
Stunning MGS4 Steelbook Confirmed for Master Collection Vol. 2Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, releasing on August 27, 2024, for PlayStation 5, will include a special steelbook featuring artwork from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots as a pre-order bonus at select retailers. The collection also includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel.
A Metal Gear Solid Film Has Been Greenlit By SonySony has greenlit a film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid, with Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein set to direct. Avi and Ari Arad are producing the film for Sony Pictures. This announcement comes as Konami prepares to release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free UpdatesThis article discusses the merits of different voice actors for Kratos in the God of War series, comparing T.C. Carson and Christopher Judge. It also delves into the voice acting changes in the Metal Gear Solid series, particularly regarding David Hayter and Kiefer Sutherland's portrayal of Big Boss.
State Of Decay 3 Trailer Was Basically Fake As Dev Dashes Fan Hopes For Zombie DeerThe article discusses voice actor changes in video games, specifically comparing T.C. Carson and Chris Judge as Kratos. It also touches on the voice acting for Solid Snake and Big Boss in the Metal Gear Solid series, noting the transitions between David Hayter, Kiefer Sutherland, and Richard Doyle.
Snake Is Waiting for You With Metal Gear Machiboke FiguresBandai Namco has released new Machiboke figures featuring Solid Snake and Metal Gears from Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2 in Japan. These collectible figures are available in Gashapon capsule machines. Additionally, Konami announced Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, which will bring Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker to modern platforms like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in February 2026.
How to Play the Metal Gear Solid Games in Order: The Full MGS Timeline - IGNThis guide outlines the chronological order of the Metal Gear Solid series, detailing the main storyline from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It also mentions non-canon titles and discusses potential future remakes and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Has Sold More Than 2 Million CopiesKonami announced that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has sold over 2 million copies since its August 2025 release. The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater features enhanced visuals and gameplay while retaining the original storyline and many voice actors. Konami also confirmed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, including Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, will release on August 27th for multiple platforms.
Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Masters Collection Vol. 2 during PlayStation's State of Play, set for release on August 27th, 2026. This collection will include Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker HD, and Ghost Babel, making Metal Gear Solid 4 available outside the PlayStation 3 ecosystem for the first time. The collection is launching for all major consoles and PC.