Metal Gear Solid 4 to release on Switch 2 and PS5 in 2026

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set to release on new platforms as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026. This release marks the end of the game's nearly 20-year exclusivity to the PlayStation 3.

Technical comparisons between the original PlayStation 3 version and the upcoming versions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 show significant improvements. The new versions feature higher resolutions, enhanced shadows, and revised textures. While the original PS3 version ran at 30 FPS with occasional drops to 15 FPS, the PS5 and Switch 2 versions are expected to provide a stable 60 FPS.

Between the two new platforms, the PlayStation 5 version offers slightly higher rendering resolution and more stable frame rates during demanding scenes, whereas the Switch 2 version provides the added benefit of portability.