Konami has officially revealed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 will be launching for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on August 27, 2026—a significant milestone for the Metal Gear Solid franchise and Nintendo platforms alike.
This second volume arrives as anticipation continues for classic franchises making their return to modern hardware, bringing with it a host of iconic titles and digital extras for dedicated fans. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 stands out as it marks the first-ever appearance of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on a Nintendo console.
Originally released exclusively for PlayStation 3 in 2008, Metal Gear Solid 4 was hailed as a technical and narrative achievement, and its inclusion in this collection signals a new era of accessibility for fans old and new.
Alongside Metal Gear Solid 4, this compilation delivers Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (the HD Collection version) and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel—renowned as the series' first handheld title. Konami, the renowned publisher behind the Metal Gear series, shared an official statement announcing: "Players can look forward to the second volume of the Master Collection, which features the groundbreaking debut of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on Nintendo platforms, as well as Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
The package further enriches the experience with digital bonuses, including a digital soundtrack available at launch." The full line-up included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 is as follows: - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version), which supports online play for up to six players - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel Notably, alternate regional versions of Metal Gear Solid 4 will be available for separate download from the eShop, ensuring global accessibility and preservation of each release’s unique features. The collection extends beyond the main titles, bundling a wide range of digital content.
These include the METAL GEAR SOLID 4 Database, detailed screenplay and master books for both MGS4 and Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack Vol.2, which can be accessed through a dedicated in-game player. Regarding distribution, Konami confirmed that the physical version for the Switch 2 will utilize a Game-Key Card format, representing the latest in Nintendo’s move toward streamlined physical media.
For the Nintendo Switch release, part of the collection data will be included on the game card, while users will need to download the remainder via the eShop to access the full contents. This announcement further strengthens the legacy of the Metal Gear franchise on Nintendo platforms, following Konami’s consistent delivery of classics to new hardware generations.
Fans can mark their calendars for August 27, 2026, as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 readies to deliver historic stealth action to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 gamers worldwide.
2 will be launching for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on August 27, 2026—a significant milestone for the Metal Gear Solid franchise and Nintendo platforms alike.
This second volume arrives as anticipation continues for classic franchises making their return to modern hardware, bringing with it a host of iconic titles and digital extras for dedicated fans. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 stands out as it marks the first-ever appearance of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on a Nintendo console.
Originally released exclusively for PlayStation 3 in 2008, Metal Gear Solid 4 was hailed as a technical and narrative achievement, and its inclusion in this collection signals a new era of accessibility for fans old and new.
Alongside Metal Gear Solid 4, this compilation delivers Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (the HD Collection version) and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel—renowned as the series' first handheld title. Konami, the renowned publisher behind the Metal Gear series, shared an official statement announcing: "Players can look forward to the second volume of the Master Collection, which features the groundbreaking debut of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on Nintendo platforms, as well as Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
The package further enriches the experience with digital bonuses, including a digital soundtrack available at launch." The full line-up included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 is as follows: - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version), which supports online play for up to six players - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel Notably, alternate regional versions of Metal Gear Solid 4 will be available for separate download from the eShop, ensuring global accessibility and preservation of each release’s unique features. The collection extends beyond the main titles, bundling a wide range of digital content.
These include the METAL GEAR SOLID 4 Database, detailed screenplay and master books for both MGS4 and Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack Vol.2, which can be accessed through a dedicated in-game player. Regarding distribution, Konami confirmed that the physical version for the Switch 2 will utilize a Game-Key Card format, representing the latest in Nintendo’s move toward streamlined physical media.
For the Nintendo Switch release, part of the collection data will be included on the game card, while users will need to download the remainder via the eShop to access the full contents. This announcement further strengthens the legacy of the Metal Gear franchise on Nintendo platforms, following Konami’s consistent delivery of classics to new hardware generations.
Fans can mark their calendars for August 27, 2026, as Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
2 readies to deliver historic stealth action to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 gamers worldwide.
