# Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-rollout > Updated: 2026-09-06T16:38:49.000Z. Sources: 99. Developments: 13. On August 27, 2026, Konami launched Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to modern platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. The release offers improved visual sharpness and reduced loading times on hardware like the PS5 Pro, though some original control schemes remain unchanged. This launch is part of a broader strategy by President Hideki Hayakawa to revitalize Konami’s major intellectual properties. Following its release, the collection reached the top of the German video game charts, according to GfK Entertainment, outperforming Star Wars Zero Company on both multi-platform and PlayStation 5 rankings. Speculation regarding a third volume has intensified. While Konami has not officially announced a third installment, players have identified “subtle clues within the menus, files, and internal references of Vol. 2” that suggest its possibility. Industry reports suggest a potential Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and an optimized version of Metal Gear Solid V, potentially featuring technical improvements such as 60 frames per second on modern consoles. Some speculation suggests that after a potential third volume, the developer may shift focus toward new remakes, such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. ## Claims - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a fossil and a genetic dead-end of gaming evolution. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The new Master Collection Vol. 2 makes Metal Gear Solid 4 accessible to a wider audience. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hideo Kojima previously expressed a desire to end the Metal Gear franchise. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Konami releases Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 to modern platforms, sparking fan speculation about a potential third volume based on in-game clues. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-releases-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2 ### 2026-09-04: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 tops German sales charts Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has topped German sales charts, while rumors circulate regarding a potential third volume featuring Metal Gear Rising and Metal Gear Solid V. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-tops-german-game-charts ### 2026-09-02: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings MGS4 to modern platforms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings Metal Gear Solid 4 to modern consoles, resolving long-standing accessibility issues by moving the title beyond the PlayStation 3 with improved performance. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-brings-mgs4-to-modern-platforms ### 2026-08-26: Konami targets annual Silent Hill releases and franchise revivals Konami aims for annual Silent Hill releases and is revitalizing major franchises like Metal Gear and Castlevania. The company also launched Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 globally. 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-may-be-developing-a-major-castlevania-reboot ### 2026-08-24: Konami to debut Metal Gear Solid pet merchandise at CatCon 2026 Konami will debut Metal Gear Solid-themed pet products, including cardboard scratch boxes and themed collars, at CatCon 2026 to celebrate the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-to-debut-metal-gear-solid-pet-merchandise-at-catcon-2026 ### 2026-08-23: Metal Gear Solid 4 to release on Switch 2 and PS5 in 2026 Metal Gear Solid 4 will release on PS5 and Switch 2 via Master Collection Vol. 2 in August 2026, featuring 60 FPS and improved graphics compared to the original PS3 version. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-4-to-release-on-switch-2-and-ps5-in-2026 ### 2026-08-22: Metal Gear Solid 4 legacy discussed ahead of Master Collection release An IGN opinion piece examines the legacy of Metal Gear Solid 4, noting its upcoming accessibility via the Master Collection Vol. 2 despite its complex development history. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-4-legacy-discussed-ahead-of-master-collection-release ### 2026-08-21: Konami to release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on modern consoles Konami will release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026, featuring the long-awaited port of Metal Gear Solid 4 to modern platforms including PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-announces-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2 ### 2026-08-11: Konami announces Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for August 2026 Konami will release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026, featuring Metal Gear Solid 4's first official PC release alongside Peace Walker and Ghost Babel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-announces-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-for-august-2026 ### 2026-07-30: Konami releases new trailer for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Konami’s new “The Snakes Saga” trailer previews Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, releasing 27 August with remastered classics including MGS 4, Peace Walker and Ghost Babel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-releases-new-trailer-for-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2 ### 2026-07-28: Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Release for 2026 Konami will release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on 27 Aug 2026, featuring remastered MG4 and Peace Walker for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, with bonus content and new trailer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-announces-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-release-for-2026 ### 2026-07-24: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 free on Steam and Xbox until July 27 Konami makes Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 free on Steam and Xbox (Game Pass) until 27 July 2026, with a 50 % discount on the collection, ahead of Vol. 2’s August release. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-1-free-on-steam-and-xbox-until-july-27 ### 2026-07-22: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 performance on Switch 2 revealed Konami reveals that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 runs at 60 fps on Switch 2 (up to 1440 p docked) versus 30 fps on the original Switch, with higher storage requirements on the new hardware. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-performance-on-switch-2-revealed --- Cite as: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 rollout. 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