Is Metal Gear Solid 4 finally coming to modern platforms?

What Konami's new collection includes and what it leaves out

Konami has packaged several Metal Gear titles into Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2, and for the first time in nearly two decades Metal Gear Solid 4 is being made playable outside of the original PlayStation 3 hardware. The collection is slated to release on August 27 and will appear on modern platforms including PS5, Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2), Xbox consoles and PC.

What’s in the volume

• Metal Gear Solid 4: this entry will be available on modern systems, effectively freeing it from PS3 exclusivity.
• Peace Walker: the PSP classic is included and its multiplayer component is set to return in the collection.
• Other PSP and handheld-era titles are bundled too, giving a broader view of the series beyond the main numbered entries.

What’s not included

Konami confirmed that the original Metal Gear Online associated with MGS4 will not ship as part of this collection. Peace Walker’s multiplayer is being revived, but MGO from MGS4 will remain absent.

Notes on physical editions and downloads

Some physical versions — particularly on Nintendo platforms — will require additional downloads or a game‑key card on Switch 2 to access the full content. Konami has published download requirements for the Switch and Switch 2 physical releases.

Why this matters

Making MGS4 accessible again resolves a long-standing availability issue for fans and preserves a high-profile entry that was otherwise trapped on ageing hardware. The collection also supports Konami’s broader strategy of refreshing legacy IP: this release complements other anniversary projects and remasters the company has been rolling out.