Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Receives New Overview Trailer Highlighting Features and Content
Konami has released a new overview trailer for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, showcasing its features and content. The collection includes titles like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, though the former will omit its online multiplayer modes. Additional content includes Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, a database, and soundtracks.
Move over Gamescom, Konami is heading to CatCon and its bringing Metal Gear Solid-themed cat toys with it
Konami is releasing Metal Gear Solid-themed cat toys, including plushies, collars, and scratch boxes, to celebrate the upcoming launch of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. These items will be available online and at the CatCon 2026 event, where attendees can also meet a cat influencer named Uno.
Konami Turns the Cardboard Box Into Cat Furniture With One-Eared Uno at CatCon 2026
Konami is releasing a line of Metal Gear-themed pet products, including cardboard scratch boxes designed to resemble the iconic hiding spots from the series. The collection, inspired by Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, will launch alongside Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 17, 2026. The merchandise will be available at CatCon 2026 and via the OKS Gear Shop online.
Games Inbox: Will the new The Witcher 3 DLC be worth getting?
Readers discuss upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the potential for a new trilogy, alongside concerns about CD Projekt's multiple ongoing projects. Other topics include Hideo Kojima's game design choices, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, and a boycott against Sony's digital-only game policies for the PlayStation 5, with discussions on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks and the possibility of a Hot Coffee-style minigame.
My Cat Doesn’t Care About The Metal Gear Box, Just The Box It Came In
Konami has announced a line of Metal Gear Solid-themed cat merchandise, including cat-scratch boxes and plush toys, to celebrate the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The merchandise will be available at CatCon 2026 and through the OKS Gear Shop. The collection, featuring items inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, launches alongside the game on August 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Updates MGS4’s Disc Swapping Joke With New Voice Lines
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will update a fourth-wall-breaking joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for modern platforms. Instead of referencing the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray technology, Otacon's voice lines will now mention PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The collection, set to release on August 27th, will also include Peace Walker and Ghost Babel.
Metal Gear Solid 4 – Master Collection Vol. 2 – What You Need To Know Before Buying
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set to be released in Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing the PlayStation 3 exclusive to modern platforms. The game features a deep narrative, innovative stealth and action mechanics, and unique systems like OctoCamo and Solid Eye. The collection will include the MGS4 Database, Screenplay Book, and Master Book, with pre-order bonuses available. It will support 4K resolution and 60fps on most platforms, though the Nintendo Switch will have lower resolutions and a 30fps cap.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
Metal Gear Solid 4: The Flawed Masterpiece Kojima Didn't Want to Make
This article examines the legacy of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, questioning whether it is a flawed masterpiece or Kojima's true magnum opus. The discussion is prompted by its recent inclusion in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing it to modern consoles.
Konami’s New PS5 Action Game Collection Gets Rave Reviews
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has received positive reviews ahead of its August 27, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Critics praise the collection for modernizing classic titles like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, highlighting improved gameplay and game preservation efforts.
Metal Gear Solid 4's most famous joke gets updated in Master Collection Vol. 2, with Konami even bringing back the…
Konami has updated a classic meta-joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots within the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The updated joke now references current platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, rather than the original PlayStation 3 disc-swapping gag. Voice actor Christopher Randolph reprised his role for the updated lines.
Konami Sets an August Date for Metal Gear Solid’s Return — Mark Your Calendar
Konami has announced that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will be released on August 27 for PC and other platforms, priced at $49.99. The collection will feature Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, along with Metal Gear: Ghost Babel and digital bonus content. This release marks a significant return for the franchise since Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is An Exciting Return To Metal Gear’s Past
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. While Metal Gear Solid 4 retains its cutscene-heavy nature and dated controls, it runs well on PC and Steam Deck. Peace Walker offers digestible missions perfect for quick play sessions, and Ghost Babel is a charming showcase of early Metal Gear Solid design.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots review
This review examines the PC Master Collection port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, praising its improved 4K resolution and 60 fps performance over the original PlayStation 3 release. While the game's second half is criticized for pacing issues and excessive cutscenes, the first half is lauded for its intricate stealth gameplay and Hideo Kojima's unique storytelling.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5) Review: Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker to modern platforms, offering significant performance upgrades like 4K resolution and 60 FPS. While the games themselves are praised, the collection suffers from the same issues as its predecessor, including a lack of unified front-end and minimal bonus video content. It includes fewer titles than Vol. 1, with only the Game Boy Color's Metal Gear spin-off joining the two main entries.
Nintendo Download - August 20, 2026 - NintendoFuse
This week's Nintendo Download features the upcoming release of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, which includes the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. Also highlighted are Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and various in-game events and sales on the Nintendo eShop.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4’s PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, launching August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, appears to have removed references to the PlayStation 3 in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. While the original game featured a PlayStation 3 console and a line referencing its Blu-ray disc, the Nintendo versions reportedly replace the console with GA-KO figures, sparking speculation about dialogue changes. Konami has also provided details on the games' performance on Nintendo's platforms.
Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 seemingly removes the PS3 from Snake's plane, suggesting an iconic joke will have to be changed
Screenshots for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 indicate that the Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will alter or remove the PlayStation 3 console from certain in-game scenes. This change suggests that iconic fourth-wall-breaking jokes referencing the PS3's Blu-ray capabilities may be modified for the port.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Why Master Collection Vol. 2 Could Be Absolutely Massive
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set to be re-released as part of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, ending its 18-year exclusivity to the PlayStation 3. The article highlights the game's unique stealth-action mechanics, narrative complexity, and experimental gameplay elements, contrasting it with modern gaming trends. This re-release aims to bring the title to a wider audience across multiple platforms.