Common questions about Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 released?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 was released on the 24th of October 2023. The collection launched on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.

What games are included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 includes the first five main entries in the franchise, the original 1987 Metal Gear, the 1990 MSX2 sequel, and PlayStation classics from 1998 through 2004. It also features the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Metal Gear and its standalone sequel Snake's Revenge.

What resolution and frame rate does Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 run at?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 runs at a locked 720p resolution on all platforms despite initial marketing claims of 1080p. The Nintendo Switch version operates at 30 frames per second in Handheld Mode while the other platforms were initially promised 60 frames per second.

What additional content is included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 includes motion comics such as Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel and Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinée. The collection also features strategy guides, screenplay books, twenty curated sound tracks, and digital replicas of original retail packaging.

How did Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 perform on review aggregators?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 received a mixed-to-positive reception with the Nintendo Switch version scoring 78 out of 100 on Metacritic. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions garnered a lower aggregate score of 74 out of 100.