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Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Version

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This page is for the Master Collection re-release. For the original release, see Metal Gear Solid: Integral.

Metal Gear Solid
Master Collection Version
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Version cover
Developers
Original Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Master Collection M2
Publishers
Konami
Engines
Launcher Unity
Release dates
Windows October 24, 2023
Reception
OpenCritic 73
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Cinematic camera, First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Stealth
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America, Sci-fi
Series Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1, Metal Gear
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Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Version is a singleplayer stealth game published by Konami. It is part of the Metal Gear series.

The original game, Metal Gear Solid, was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami on PlayStation in 1998, and chronologically takes place after the events of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake and before Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. The expanded re-release, Integral, was released in 1999 on the same platform, and added new features such as a Very Easy diffculty setting and first-person game mode, among others.

The Master Collection Version of the game was developed by M2. Player can choose between the original game and its Integral expanded re-release. It was released on October 24, 2023.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Master Collection Vol.1 also available.
Windows
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Master Collection Vol.1 also available. Not available in United States store.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Master Collection Vol.1 also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Master Collection Vol.1 also available.
Windows
Steam
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Master Collection Vol.1 also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions The game does not contain microtransactions.

Essential improvements

MGSM2Fix

Fix that adds various features to the game:
  • Custom resolutions (window size and internal rendering resolution).
  • Widescreen hack.
  • Borderless windowed mode.
  • Option to enable dot matrix filter.
  • Option to skip the intro logos.
  • Option to skip the launcher.
  • Option to restore the Red Cross symbol on medicinal items.
  • Option to revert changes made to some exorcism pictures and Johnny's underpants.
  • Option to inject the dev menu (stage select).
  • Ketchup mod loader.
Install MGSM2Fix[1]
  1. Download the latest version of MGSM2Fix.
  2. Copy d3d11.dll, MGSM2Fix.asi and MGSM2Fix.ini to <path-to-game>.
  3. Adjust the desired settings in MGSM2Fix.ini.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2131630/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\2131630\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2131630/pfx/[Note 1]
Virtual save data from other PlayStation Konami titles can be created from the "Edit Saved Data" menu which can be used before the boss fight against Psycho Mantis. The game list depends on the region. (Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Integral only).
Save data is stored across 8 storage lists of 2 memory cards with 15 slots each (30 per storage list, 120 slots total). Save data takes one space, while saved photos take two spaces.
Each language setting has its own save data.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings (launcher)
Video settings (launcher)
Video settings (in-game)
Video settings (in-game)

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Launcher is rendered at 1920x1080. The game is rendered at 320x240, pillarboxed from 4:3 with 2:1 Univisium cutscenes. The image can be aligned to the Center, Left, and Right sides of the screen. Subtitles for the cutscenes appear outside the 2:1 frame.
See MGSM2Fix for custom rendering resolutions and widescreen support.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
See MGSM2Fix.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See MGSM2Fix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Capped at 30 FPS for the North American and Japanese versions; and 25 FPS for UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain versions.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Keyboard bindings
Keyboard bindings
Gamepad settings (PlayStation layout)
Gamepad settings (PlayStation layout)
Button prompts settings (launcher)
Button prompts settings (launcher)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Limited to actions that are mapped to the H, F, U and Space keys, emulating the face buttons on a gamepad.
Mouse acceleration
No mouse support.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Limited to actions that are mapped to the face buttons.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Both axis are inverted by the First-Person Mode setting.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense
PlayStation button prompts
DualSense button prompts also supported.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
Generic/other controllers
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller supported.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Keyboard only.
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Audio

Audio settings (launcher)
Audio settings (launcher)
Audio settings (in-game)
Audio settings (in-game)

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for the launcher menu and gameplay was added in Ver.1.4.0.[2]
Surround sound
Mono and Stereo only.
Subtitles
True for Metal Gear Solid and Integral's Main Story mode, false for VR/Special Missions and Integral's VR-DISC mode.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

The Master Book and Screenplay Book are only available in English and Japanese.
Language settings (launcher)
Language settings (launcher)
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Metal Gear Solid (English UK and English US). Special Missions (UK) and VR Missions (US). Integral (Japanese interface, English audio, English subtitles selectable in Options).
French
Metal Gear Solid (French). Special Missions (French).
German
Metal Gear Solid (German). Special Missions (German).
Italian
Metal Gear Solid (Italian). Special Missions (Italian).
Japanese
Metal Gear Solid (Japanese). Integral (Japanese interface, English audio, Japanese subtitles by default).
Spanish
Metal Gear Solid (Spanish). Special Missions (Spanish).

Other information

General settings (in-game)
General settings (in-game)

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-3770
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
Intel HD Graphics 4000
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2023-11-14
  2. Announcing Ver.1.4.0 - Konami, via Steam's News Hub page. - last accessed on March 2024