After an earlier leak seemed to confirm that Metal Gear Solid 4 will eventually make its way to Metal Gear Solid Master Collection , more evidence of a remaster of the beloved PS3 classic has emerged, with hints of more to come.
Reddit user Timo653 has recently shared images of code snippets that they claim were extracted from the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection launcher. These code strings suggest the potential addition of titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, and even Metal Gear Solid 5 to the collection in the near future. This has sparked anticipation and excitement among fans of the Metal Gear Solid series, as it hints at the possibility of an expanded collection of these beloved games.
IGN has conducted an examination of the code and has verified the authenticity of the references in question. This revelation has ignited significant excitement among fans, primarily because Metal Gear Solid 4 is currently only available on the now-defunct PlayStation 3. Released in 2008, Metal Gear Solid 4 served as a conclusion to Solid Snake’s storyline while intricately weaving into the narrative of Big Boss. It’s a highly regarded entry both by fans and critics, with IGN’s own 10/10 review praising its depth, complexity, and technical prowess, considering it one of the best games ever made.
At the time of its release, Metal Gear Solid 4 was touted as the series’ final installment, but creator Hideo Kojima would later revisit the franchise with Metal Gear Solid 5.
This leak comes on the heels of an earlier discovery, where placeholders for Metal Gear Solid 4, Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid 5 were found on the official website. IGN has previously reported that the lineup for the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is indeed accurate, further fueling anticipation among fans. Solid Master Collection
With the impending release of Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2, there’s hope among fans that it will achieve greater success compared to Volume 1. However, Volume 1 encountered some issues. The PC version faced criticism because Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 were limited to a resolution of 720p, despite being advertised as having 1080p output. This discrepancy in resolution disappointed players who expected a higher visual quality.
Additionally, the Switch version of the collection had its own set of problems. It didn’t include all of the collection’s games on the physical cartridge, requiring players to download Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 separately. This decision led to inconvenience for those who prefer having their games readily available on the physical medium. Fans are looking forward to improvements in Volume 2, hoping for a smoother and more satisfying gaming experience.