Summary
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collectionhas received Update 1.3.0, aimed at enhancing overall gameplay and addressing specific issues, including a save error and various bugs. Unveiled during the PlayStation Showcase,Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1includes five titles: the originalMetal Gear,Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake,Metal Gear Solid,Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, andMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Released on October 24, theMaster Collectiondrew considerable attention, though not all were positive. Konami acknowledged over a dozenissues withMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1a day before its release. Among them were reports of subtitle typos in all EU language versions and buggy triggers for background music in some cutscenes in theMGS3remaster. An unspecified visual effect also faced a timing delay, potentially impacting the first twoMGSgames. The PC remasters lacked the option to choose between windowed and full-screen modes, andMetal Gear Solid 2has slowdown issues in specific cutscenes.
On November 14,Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1received anupdate version 1.3.0, addressing various issues. InMetal Gear Solid, save functionality improvements were made for Steam users, along with updates to the online manual and resolution of minor issues.Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty’s Master Collection version tackled issues such as the “Damaged File” error on Steam, frame rate drops on Nintendo Switch, and video playback interruptions on Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, a specific problem for Japanese users on Xbox Series X/S and Steam was resolved, ensuring the correct opening video was played.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater’s Master Collection Version addressed button functionality concerns, audio synchronization issues in certain videos, and flickering in cutscenes on Nintendo Switch. ForMetal GearandMetal Gear 2: Solid Snake, the update focused on refining the online manual and fixing minor issues. Thebonus content inMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1also received attention, with updates to the online manual and resolution of minor issues.
The latest patch notes forMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1also acknowledge ongoing investigations into several issues.Metal Gear Solidfaces intermittent cutscene playback problems, whileMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libertydeals with display issues and occasional problems unlocking trophies or achievements on PlayStation and Xbox Series X/S. InSnake Eater, problems include a lower-resolution display of some face paints, intermittent trophy unlocking on PlayStation, and the Xbox Series X/S mic audio saving issue. Meanwhile,Metal GearandMetal Gear 2: Solid Snakeare actively facing occasional trophy-unlocking issues on PlayStation 4. This underscores the developers' commitment to refining the game and enhancing the player experience.
Metal Gear Solid: Master CollectionUpdate 1.3.0 Patch Notes
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake - Master Collection Version
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
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Released in 1998, this was the first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series. The game pioneers 3D stealth action against the threat of war and global nuclear weapons, using live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, interwoven with innovative gameplay.The storyline, a whirlwind of intrigue and betrayal, has been hailed as the greatest story of the 20th century and was the third title in the METAL GEAR series to become a hit in subsequent years.Also included: Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, an exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.
