# Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 version 1.4.0 update now available for PC, coming to consoles in early January 2024

■ Version 1.4.0 Update Patch Notes

Please check the list of changes below for details on the main improvements and fixes in this patch. Changes apply to all platforms unless otherwise specified. Fixes of previously known issues are marked with an asterisk.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Version

• Added new screen setting features.
  • Added the following features.
  • The settings for each of these features can be changed both before and during gameplay.
    • (1) Smoothing
      • Can be turned ON or OFF.
      • Smooths the picture when turned ON, generates a sharp picture when turned OFF.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when turned ON.

—Example of the screen when turned OFF. (New!)

• • • (2) Game Screen Settings
      • Can be set to “Standard,” “Pixel Perfect,” or “16:9.”
      • The Steam version of the game also features a “Fullscreen” feature. Can be set to a total of four settings—“Standard,” “Pixel Perfect,” “16:9,” or “Fullscreen.”
      • Wallpaper, display area, and screen filter features are also available when using the “Standard” or “Pixel Perfect” features.
      • The aspect ratio displayed may differ based on the settings or particulars of your device / setup.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when set to “Standard.”

—Example of the screen when set to “Pixel Perfect.”

—Example of the screen when set to “16:9.”

The original game’s picture (including when letterboxed) will be stretched to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio, in accordance with the aspect ratio of your screen.

—Example of the screen when set to “Fullscreen.” Available on Steam only.

The original game’s picture (including when letterboxed) will be stretched to fit the maximum possible aspect ratio.

• • • (3) Screen Filter
      • Can be turned ON or OFF.
      • Applies a filter that displays scanlines like those on a CRT TV when turned ON.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when turned ON. (New!)

—Example of the screen when turned OFF.

• Added an audio settings feature.
  • Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
  • Only the game volume can be changed during play.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

• Added a controller response speed customization feature (Steam).
  • Can choose between “Fast” (new!) and “Stable.”
  • Some setups may experience unstable performance when set to “Fast.”
  • If you experience any such issues, please change your settings to “Stable.”

• Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs (Steam).
• Fixed some other minor issues.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Master Collection Version

• Added an audio settings feature.
  • Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
  • Only the game volume can be changed during play.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—-Settings Screen – During Play

• Added a “Window Mode” (Steam).
  • Added the ability to change the game to a “Window Mode” prior to play.
  • This feature can be turned ON or OFF by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard.

• Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs (Steam).
• Fixed an issue where the laser pointer would not be displayed during specific cutscenes (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam).
• Fixed an issue where the sea lice would not be properly displayed during certain cutscenes.
• Fixed some other minor issues.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Master Collection Version

• Added an audio settings feature.
  • Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
  • Only the game volume can be changed during play.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

• Added a “Window Mode” (Steam).
  • Added the ability to change the game to a “Window Mode” prior to play.
  • This feature can be turned ON or OFF by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard.

• Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs (Steam).
• Fixed an issue where certain face paints are displayed at a lower resolution.
• Fixed some other minor issues.

Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake – Master Collection Version

• Added an audio settings feature.
  • Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
  • Only the game volume can be changed during play.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

• Added a “Window Mode” (Steam).
  • Added the ability to change the game to a “Window Mode” prior to play.
  • This feature can be turned ON or OFF by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard.

• Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs (Steam).
• Fixed some other minor issues.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 Bonus Content

• Added new screen setting features.
  • Added the following features.
    • The settings for each of these features can be changed both before and during gameplay.
      • (1) Smoothing
        • Can be turned ON or OFF.
        • Smooths the picture when turned ON, generates a sharp picture when turned OFF.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when turned ON. (New!)

—Example of the screen when turned OFF.

• • • • (2) Game Screen Settings
        • Can be set to “Standard,” “Pixel Perfect,” or “16:9.”
        • The Steam version of the game also features a “Fullscreen” feature. Can be set to a total of four settings—“Standard,” “Pixel Perfect,” “16:9,” or “Fullscreen.”
        • Wallpaper, display area, and screen filter features are also available when using the “Standard” or “Pixel Perfect” features.
        • The aspect ratio displayed may differ based on the settings or particulars of your device/setup.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when set to “Standard.”

—Example of the screen when set to “Pixel Perfect.”

—Example of the screen when set to “16:9.”

The original game’s picture (including when letterboxed) will be stretched to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio, in accordance with the aspect ratio of your screen.

—Example of the screen when set to “Fullscreen.” Available on Steam only.

The original game’s picture (including when letterboxed) will be stretched to fit the maximum possible aspect ratio.

• • • • (3) Screen Filter
        • Can be turned ON or OFF.
        • Applies a filter that displays scanlines like those on a CRT TV when turned ON.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

—Example of the screen when turned ON. (New!)

—Example of the screen when turned OFF.

• Added an audio settings feature
  • Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
  • Only the game volume can be changed during play.

—Settings Screen – Before Play

—Settings Screen – During Play

• Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs (Steam).
• Fixed some other minor issues

Issues Under Investigation

We are investigating the issues below and working to resolve them.

We will provide further details regarding fixes for these issues at a later time.

• Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Version
  • An issue in which certain cutscenes stop playing
  • An issue in which analog input does not work as intended
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Master Collection Version
  • An issue where gameplay video recorded using the platform’s features does not retain a portion of audio (Xbox Series X|S).
  • An issue where inputs via the keyboard are registered for the game even when the Alt key is held down (Steam).
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Master Collection Version
  • An issue where a portion of character textures are displayed at a low resolution
  • An issue where gameplay video recorded using the platform’s features does not retain a portion of audio (Xbox Series X|S).
  • An issue where inputs via the keyboard are registered for the game even when the Alt key is held down (Steam).
• Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Master Collection Version
  • An issue where inputs via the keyboard are registered for the game even when the Alt key is held down (Steam).
  • We will continue to provide regular updates on future improvements and fixes as further details are finalized.