Summary
A new update for TheMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1has begun rolling out for Steam users. Konami surprised gamers in 2023 by announcing the first 5Metal Geargames would be bundled under the moniker of theMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1. The collection featuresMetal Gear1 and 2, along with the first threeMetal Gear Solidgames.
The last update arrived in January 2024 andbrought full Steam Deck compatibility to the latestMetal Gear Solidcollection, a much-welcome addition to gamers. Konami is now continuing to support the long-running tactical espionage game with the latest update that is now rolling out to players using the PC version.
In a post across theMetal Gearsocial accounts, the 1.5.0 Update to theMaster Collectionis available for Steam. The patch will address several issues across the 5 games, primarily withMetal Gear Solid. These include fixing bugs that caused the game to stop playing certain cutscenes, as well as addressing the unresponsive analog control glitch. Konami confirmed that the update will roll out to PS5, PS4, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S by the end of March 2024.
ForMetal Gear Solid 2,the patch will add a new pause menu where players will be able to manage the game’s audio and screen settings, view the online manual, and reset the game.Metal Gear Solid 3will see several graphical fixes, as well as the addition of a mouse sensitivity option. The 1.5.0 update even addresses minor issues found withinthe bonus features introduced in theMetal Gear Solid Master Collection.
Since the game’s release in October 2023, theMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1has had a published list of known bugs, which the developers have been systematically working through. With the latest round of development complete, the only item left on the list is an intermittent issue where audio distortions occur in the Nintendo Switch version of the collection.
The latest update to theMetal Gear Solid Master Collectionisn’t the only thing that players have to look forward to. The developers at Konami are currently developing a full remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3,with David Hayter returning to voice the legendary Solid Snake. Theremake is titledMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. While there is no confirmed release date, rumors are circulating that suggest players could be seeing the game sooner rather than later.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1Ver.1.5.0 Patch Notes
Ver.1.5.0 is now available for users on Steam®!
This version is currently planned to roll out on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, and Xbox Series X|S late March.
We hope you continue to enjoy your time with METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1.
Please check the list of changes below for details on the main improvements and fixes in this patch.
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
Fixed an issue in which certain cutscenes stopped playing *
Fixed an issue in which analog input did not work as intended *
Removed the “Download” option from the main menu ( Steam® )
Changed it so that Window Mode settings cannot be altered on Steam Deck™ ( Steam® )
Fixed some other minor issues
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Added pause menu
Audio settings, screen settings (Steam® only), the online manual, resetting the game, and returning to the main menu can now be accessed via the pause menu.
Fixed a portion of in-game text
Added Steam Input support ( Steam® )
Fixed an issue where inputs via the keyboard were registered in-game even while the Alt key was held down ( Steam® ) *
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Added “ADDITIONAL SETTINGS” feature
Audio options, screen options (Steam® only), mouse sensitivity options (Steam® only), the online manual, and returning to the main menu can be accessed via “ADDITIONAL SETTINGS” within the Options menu.
Added “MOUSE SENSITIVITY” options ( Steam® )
Mouse sensitivity can be adjusted via the Additional Settings menu.
Fixed an issue where a portion of character textures were displayed at a low resolution *
Added the option to mute audio
METAL GEAR SOLID MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT
Issues Under Investigation
We are investigating the issues below and working to resolve them.
We will provide further details regarding fixes for these issues at a later time.
An issue where audio distortions occur ( Nintendo Switch™ )
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
