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Konami Sets Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Release

8/21/2026

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Summary

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Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will launch worldwide on August 27, 2026.
The collection releases on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
It includes the first non-PS3 port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
The bundle also contains Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD) and the Game Boy Color spin-off Ghost Babel.

History

Historical Context

Metal Gear debuted on July 12, 1987, created by Hideo Kojima and published by Konami, becoming a franchise with over 26.5 million units sold. Its 1998 PlayStation release moved the series into 3D stealth action, establishing the “Solid” naming for all subsequent 3D titles and cementing its role as a pioneer of stealth mechanics and narrative storytelling.

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Story summary

Konami announced Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will launch worldwide on August 27, 2026.
The collection releases on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
It includes the first non-PS3 port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
The bundle also contains Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD) and the Game Boy Color spin-off Ghost Babel.

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