Metal Gear Solid fans received a surprise treat to start the weekend, as Konami released Patch 3.0.0 for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. As the final update to the fan-favorite Metal Gear Solid compilation, the 3.0.0 update offers some new graphical options for players on all available platforms to pick from.
The new update dropped after a busy week for Konami. During the February 12 State of Play broadcast, Konami showcased what it will be releasing in 2026 and beyond, and hearkened back to some of its classic IPs. The Castlevania franchise will get a new game in 2026, as Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be the franchise’s first new entry since 2014’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Along with a return to old franchises, Konami revealed it was developing a new JRPG project called Rev.Noir for the PS5. It is currently unclear when Rev.Noir will be released and if other platforms will be supported.
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Along with the reveal of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Konami gave players of the first compilation a major update to delve into. Patch 3.0.0 for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 introduced some new texture packs for players to pick from, depending on the game and platform. Players of the first MGS title can access the High Resolution and Max Resolution texture packs on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. However, PS4 and Switch users can only pick between the Original and High Resolution pack. The new graphics options can be selected from the settings menu.
By selecting either the High Resolution or Max Resolution texture pack, Metal Gear Solid fans can play through one of 1998’s best games in a new light. Konami highlighted the changes via comparisons of how Metal Gear Solid looks under the original settings and Max Resolution pack. The option to swap the confirm and cancel buttons on all platforms, save the Nintendo Switch, was also included. Steam users can also remap their key bindings if using a keyboard and mouse.
Switch users also saw a big change for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, as Switch 2 support was added with the 3.0.0 update. When playing the compilation on a Switch 2, users can select Adjusted Mode to play the game at an upscaled resolution of 1080p. With these new graphical choices, the internal resolution and internal upscaling options will display sharper textures on different surfaces. This upscaling also extends to the game’s cutscenes.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Looks Sharper In 4K
Finally, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam can download a High Resolution texture pack as free DLC. This will allow the game’s graphics to be rendered between 1080p and 4K, depending on if internal resolution or internal scaling are utilized. However, the MGS3 High Resolution texture pack will require players to set aside additional storage space. Although the texture pack only requires 22GB on PS5, Xbox and Steam users will need to set aside 65 to 70 GB of storage space. Konami also recommended that Steam users install the new textures on a solid-state drive. Additionally, Steam users are recommended to have an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, or a newer model, installed on their system. Given the current prices on SSDs and other essential PC components, players may be forced to spend extra money to play Metal Gear Solid 3 at a higher resolution.
Along with the new texture packs for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, a bug that prevented certain codec audio from playing on the Switch version was addressed. Other minor issues were also addressed, though it is unclear what those were. All in all, players looking to experience some of the best Metal Gear stories with modernized graphics can now do so.
METAL GEAR SOLID – Master Collection Version Ver. 3.0.0
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Screen Settings Expanded
- “Resolution” has been added to the Screen settings in the Options menu.
- In “Resolution”, you will be able to select between “Original”, “High Resolution”, and “Max Resolution”. *
- * On the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions, only “Original” and “High Resolution” will be available.
- These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
- If the resolution is set to anything other than “Original”, you will be unable to change the smoothing and screen filter options, and the “Pixel Perfect” option in “Game Screen Settings” will be unavailable.
- Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed.
- Consider reverting back to the default settings if you experience any instability.
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Below are the minimum system requirements needed to use “High Resolution” on the Steam version.
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or newer
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Below are the minimum system requirements needed to use “Max Resolution” on the Steam version.
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or newer
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Option to swap Confirm/Cancel buttons added
- The feature to swap buttons will be added to the Options screen.
- This will allow you to swap the confirm and cancel buttons. *
- * This feature has been added to the Steam version under Button Settings within the Options screen.
- This feature is not available on the Nintendo Switch version.
- These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
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Keyboard Settings added（Steam version）
- A Control Settings option will be added to the in-game pause menu.
- You can freely assign key bindings under Keyboard Settings within these Control Settings.
- Due to the addition of Control Settings, Controller Settings will be moved under Control Settings.
- Fixed an issue where sound would not play for certain codecs (Nintendo Switch version)
- Fixed some other minor issues and made other adjustments
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty – Master Collection Version Ver. 2.1.0
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Support for the Nintendo Switch 2
- There will be a free update for the Nintendo Switch version to add compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The contents of the free update are listed below.
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(1) Screen settings added
- Screen settings have been added to the Options menu.
- From the “Resolution” menu found under Screen settings, you can choose from either 2 types of presets or use custom settings.
- These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
- Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed.
- Consider reverting back to the default settings or try TV mode if you experience any instability.
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“Original Mode” Preset
- Display at the game’s original resolution.
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Upon selecting “Original Mode”, the following settings will be applied.
- Internal Resolution: Original
- Internal Upscaling: Default
- Movie: Original
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“Adjusted Mode” Preset
- Displays the game at your current monitor’s highest possible resolution. Has sharper visuals compared to Original Mode.
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Upon selecting “Adjusted Mode”, the following settings will be applied.
- Internal Resolution: FHD (1080p)
- Internal Upscaling: FHD (1080p)
- Movie: High Resolution
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“Custom” Preset
- “Internal Resolution”, “Internal Upscaling”, and “Movie” can be adjusted to suit your current specs.
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(A) Internal Resolution
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Under “Internal Resolution”, you can now choose to have the game render in FHD or at its original resolution.
- Original: Renders the game at its original resolution.
- FHD: Increases the game’s internal resolution to FHD when rendering.
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Under “Internal Resolution”, you can now choose to have the game render in FHD or at its original resolution.
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(B) Internal Upscaling
- This option will utilize upscaling technology in addition to the upscaling method in the original Master Collection release, allowing you to display the game at a higher resolution.
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Changing this setting will result in sharper visuals.
- Default: Displays the game at the same resolution as the original Master Collection release.
- FHD: Displays the game in FHD using an upscaling method different to the original Master Collection release
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(C) Movie
- You can choose to set in-game movies to their original or higher resolution versions.
- When selected, some movies will be displayed at a higher resolution.
- (2) Supports smoother motion relative to the Nintendo Switch version.
- Fixed an issue where sound would not play for certain codecs (Nintendo Switch version)
- Fixed some other minor issues and made other adjustments
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater – Master Collection Version
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New DLC “High Resolution Texture Pack” added
- New DLC, “High Resolution Texture Pack”, will be added for the PlayStation5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions.
- By selecting the High Resolution Texture Pack from Download, you will be able to download it for each respective platform.
- For instructions on how to install the DLC on Steam, please refer to the Steam news post titled “How to install the DLCs”, which was posted on October 26, 2023.
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The following amount of free space will be required in order to install the High Resolution Texture Pack.
- PS5: Approx. 22 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: Approx. 65 GB
- Steam: Approx. 70 GB
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System specifications for this DLC when used with the Steam version are listed below.
- [Minimum system requirements]
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*If the internal resolution is set to FHD with the High Resolution Texture Pack enabled
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended
- [Recommended system requirements]
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*If the internal resolution is set to 4K with the High Resolution Texture Pack enabled
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended
- Please note that while installing the High Resolution Texture Pack is possible on the Steam Deck™, it is not possible use it in-game.
- Screen settings will display additional options upon applying the High Resolution Texture Pack. The following options will be added to the Screen settings.
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(1) “High Resolution Mode” preset added
- A “High Resolution Mode” preset will be added to the Screen settings under the Options menu.
- In High Resolution Mode, the game will be displayed in greater detail compared to Adjusted Mode.
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The specific settings for the “High Resolution Mode” preset are as follows.
- Internal Resolution : Maximum resolution possible on your device from FHD (1080p)/WQHD (1440p)/4K (2160p)
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The highest internal resolutions for each platform are listed below.
- PS5: FHD (1080p)
- PS5 Pro: WQHD (1440p)
- Xbox Series X/S: FHD (1080p)
- Steam: 4K (2160p)
- Internal Upscaling : Maximum resolution possible from FHD (1080p)/WQHD (1440p)/4K (2160p)
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The maximum internal upscaling resolutions for each platform are listed below.
- PS5: 4K
- Xbox Series X: 4K
- Xbox Series S: WQHD
- Steam: 4K (2160p)
- Movie and Texture: High Resolution
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(2) “Custom” preset expanded
- The number of options available for the “Custom” resolution setting in Screen settings under the Options menu will be expanded.
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(A) Increased maximum possible internal resolution
- The maximum possible internal resolution for each platform will be increased.
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The maximum possible internal resolutions for each platform are as follows.
- PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X/S: WQHD (1440p)
- Steam: 4K (2160P)
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(B）Textures
- High resolution textures can now be selected in addition to original textures.
- By selecting High Resolution, certain textures will be displayed at a higher resolution.
- These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
- Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed.
- Consider reverting back to the default settings if you experience any instability.
- Applying high resolution textures may cause longer loading times than previously.
- When installing high resolution textures, please use a high-speed storage device such as an SSD.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Support
- A free update will be released to make the Nintendo Switch version compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The contents of the free update are listed below.
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(1) Screen Settings Added
- Screen settings have been added to the Options menu.
- From the “Resolution” menu found under Screen settings, you can choose from either 2 types of presets or use custom settings. These settings cannot be changed after starting the game.
- Some setups may experience some instability if these settings are changed. Consider reverting back to the default settings or try TV mode if you experience any instability.
- “Original Mode” Preset
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Display at the game’s original resolution. Upon selecting “Original Mode”, the following settings will be applied.
- Internal Resolution: Original
- Internal Upscaling: Default
- Movie: Original
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“Custom” Preset
- “Internal Resolution”, “Internal Upscaling”, and “Movie” can be adjusted to suit your current specs.
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(A) Internal Resolution
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Under “Internal Resolution”, you can now choose to have the game render in FHD or at its original resolution.
- Original: Renders the game at its original resolution.
- FHD: Increases the game’s internal resolution to FHD when rendering.
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Under “Internal Resolution”, you can now choose to have the game render in FHD or at its original resolution.
-
(B) Internal Upscaling
- This option will utilize upscaling technology in addition to the upscaling method in the original Master Collection release, allowing you to display the game at a higher resolution.
-
Changing this setting will result in sharper visuals.
- Default: Displays the game at the same resolution as the original Master Collection release.
- FHD: Displays the game in FHD using an upscaling method different to the original Master Collection release.
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(C) Movie
- You can choose to set in-game movies to their original or higher resolution versions.
- When selected, some movies will be displayed at a higher resolution.
- Fixed an issue where sound would not play for certain codecs (Nintendo Switch version)
- Fixed some other minor issues and made other adjustments
Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake – Master Collection Version Ver.2.0.2
(The Ver.2.0.2 update for Steam was released on Oct. 21st, 2025.)
- Fixed some other minor issues
METAL GEAR SOLID MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT Ver.1.5.1
- Fixed some other minor issues
- Released
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October 24, 2023
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence
