If you are a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series, you are in for a treat. Konami has announced the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, a remastered collection of some of the best and classic Metal Gear Solid games. The collection will include five games from the series, as well as bonus content, digital soundtracks, graphic novels, and more. Here is everything you need to know about the MGS Master Collection release date, price, content, and more.

What is MGS Master Collection?

MGS Master Collection is a new collection of games from the legendary series created by Hideo Kojima. The collection aims to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Metal Gear franchise and introduce new generations of players to the iconic stealth action games. The collection will be released in multiple volumes, each containing different games from the series. The first volume, MGS Master Collection Vol. 1, will include the following games:

• Metal Gear (1987): The original game that started it all. Play as Solid Snake, a special forces operative sent to infiltrate Outer Heaven, a fortified base where a mysterious weapon called Metal Gear is being developed.
• Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990): The sequel to Metal Gear that improved the gameplay and introduced new features. Play as Solid Snake again, who is called back to action to stop a rogue nation from launching a nuclear strike with a new model of Metal Gear.
• Metal Gear Solid (1998): The game that revolutionized the stealth genre and made Solid Snake a household name. Play as Solid Snake once more, who is sent to Shadow Moses Island, where a group of terrorists have taken over a nuclear weapons facility and threaten to launch a nuclear warhead unless their demands are met.
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001): The game that shocked and surprised fans with its plot twists and gameplay innovations. Play as Raiden, a rookie agent who is sent to stop a terrorist group from hijacking a massive offshore facility called Big Shell, where they plan to use another Metal Gear to unleash chaos on the world.
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004): The game that took the series back to its roots and explored the origins of Big Boss, the legendary soldier who would become Solid Snake’s nemesis. Play as Naked Snake, who is sent to the Soviet jungle during the Cold War to rescue a defecting scientist and eliminate his former mentor, The Boss.

What’s New in MGS Master Collection?

MGS Master Collection is not just a simple port of the old games. The collection will feature remastered versions of the games with improved graphics, performance, and compatibility. The games will run at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and support HDR and ray tracing. The games will also have enhanced audio quality and support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound systems.

The collection will also include bonus content for each of the games, such as:

• VR Missions and Special Missions for MGS 1
• Metal Gear Solid: Integral for MGS 1
• Digital Soundtrack for MGS 1, 2, and 3
• Screenplay for MGS 1, 2, and 3
• Master Books for MGS 1, 2, and 3
• Digital Graphic Novels for MGS 1 and 2

The collection will also have some new features, such as:

• Photo Mode: A mode that allows you to take screenshots of your gameplay and edit them with various filters and stickers.
• Boss Rush Mode: A mode that lets you fight against all the bosses from the games in a row.
• Online Co-op Mode: A mode that lets you play with your friends online in some of the missions from MGS 3.

When Does MGS Master Collection Come Out?

MGS Master Collection Vol. 1 will come out on October 24, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch¹. The collection will be available in both physical and digital versions. The physical version will come in a special metal case with an art book and a poster. The digital version will have some pre-order bonuses, such as newly recorded live orchestra renditions of Metal Gear themes¹.

The collection will cost $59.99 for both physical and digital versions². However, some online retailers are offering discounts on pre-orders³. For example, you can get the collection for $49.99 on Amazon or $47.99 on Best Buy.

Why You Should Play MGS Master Collection

MGS Master Collection is a must-have for any fan of the Metal Gear Solid series or anyone who loves stealth action games. The collection offers a chance to relive some of the most memorable and influential games in the history of gaming, with enhanced graphics, sound, and gameplay. The collection also offers a lot of value, with five games and tons of bonus content for a reasonable price. The collection is also a great way to prepare for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta, a new game that is reportedly using Unreal Engine and will continue the story of the series³.

If you want to experience the epic saga of Solid Snake and his allies and enemies, you should definitely get MGS Master Collection Vol. 1 when it comes out on October 24, 2023. Trust me, you won’t regret it. 😊