Summary
Konami has releasedMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1patch 1.4.0, aiming to improve the visual and auditory experience while addressing other issues. Although PC users have already received this update,Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1players on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch will get the update in January 2024.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1is a compilation of games encompassing the first five iconic entries in the franchise:Metal Gear(1987),MG2:Solid Snake(1990),Metal Gear Solid(1998),MGS2: Sons of Liberty(2001), andMGS3: Snake Eater(2004). Prior to its launch,Konami acknowledged various issues concerningMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, pledging to address them in due time. Some were resolved in previous updates, and additional improvements are incorporated in the current patch 1.4.0.
The update introduces several features aimed at enhancing the player’s experience. InMetal Gear Solid, players can now toggle the “Smoothing” option on and off, choosing between a polished or sharp visual display. On Steam, users can nowfaceMGSchallengeswith a controller response speed customization option, selecting between fast and stable responses. The auditory landscape was also addressed across every game in the collection, introducing a new Audio Settings feature that allows players to adjust both game and main menu volumes.
The Steam version now features a Window Mode, enabling players to seamlessly switch between windowed and full-screen modes by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard. A fix was applied to prioritize user-set button designs on Steam. Additionally, the patch addressessomeMetal Gear Solidvisual limitations, allowing gamers to customize their game screen settings by choosing from standard, pixel-perfect, or 16:9 ratios.
InSons of Liberty, the update resolves specific issues related to cutscene pointers and the accurate display of sea lice during certain in-game moments, ensuring a more polished gaming experience. ForSnake Eater, resolution issues related to certain face paints have also been addressed, alongside other minor improvements. Finally, forMetal GearandMetal Gear 2, minor fixes have been applied.
Similar topreviousMGS: Master Collectionupdates, this patch aims to improve the gaming experience and assist in the complex task of bringing these old titles to today’s platforms. TheMetal Gearfranchise remains highly acclaimed, and its appeal endures despite the many years since the initial launch ofMetal Gear 1.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - 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.
