METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1
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METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 (Switch, Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 3.0.0)

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METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 – Ver. 3.0.0

  • Release date: February 12th/13th 2026
  • Patch notes:

METAL GEAR SOLID – Master Collection Version Ver. 3.0.0

  • 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.

  • 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

Support for the Nintendo Switch™ 2

(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

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

“Adjusted Mode” Preset

Displays the game at your current monitor’s highest possible resolution. Has sharper visuals compared to Original Mode.
Upon selecting “Adjusted Mode”, the following settings will be applied.

Internal resolution FHD (1080p)
Internal Upscaling FHD (1080p)
Movie High Resolution

“Custom” Preset

“Internal Resolution”, “Internal Upscaling”, and “Movie” can be adjusted to suit your current specs.

(A) Internal Resolution

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*1 Increases the game’s internal resolution to FHD when rendering.

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. *1 *2

*1 Results in sharp visuals.
*2 If your monitor can support a resolution that is higher than the resolution selected, then the game will be displayed using the original Master Collection release’s upscaling method at the highest possible resolution available.

(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 Ver.3.0.0

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.

(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

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

“Adjusted Mode” Preset

Displays the game at your current monitor’s highest possible resolution. Has sharper visuals compared to Original Mode.
Upon selecting “Adjusted Mode”, the following settings will be applied.

Internal resolution FHD (1080p)
Internal Upscaling FHD (1080p)
Movie: High Resolution

“Custom” Preset

“Internal Resolution”, “Internal Upscaling”, and “Movie” can be adjusted to suit your current specs.

(A) Internal Resolution

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 *1 Increases the game’s internal resolution to FHD when rendering.

(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. *1 *2

*1 Results in sharp visuals.
*2 If your monitor can support a resolution that is higher than the resolution selected, then the game will be displayed using the original Master Collection release’s upscaling method at the highest possible resolution available.

(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

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Konami

METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 – Ver. 2.0

  • Release date: November 15th 2024
  • Patch notes:
  • Added Controller Settings
    • Controller settings have been added to the in-game pause menu.
    • You can assign controls for your controller under “Controller Settings”.
  • Fixed some other minor issues
  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Konami

How to download updates for METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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