MGS Master Collection guides & walkthroughs
Hand-written guides for every part of the collection — from where to start the series and the chronological timeline, to MGS4 and Peace Walker walkthroughs and the systems that make Metal Gear tick. Updated through launch.
Master Collection news
MGS4 Web Manual Sparks Confusion: Why Is a PS3 Visible in the Vol. 2 Screenshots?
Fans dissecting the newly released web manuals for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 have spotted a curious PlayStation 3 holdover in the MGS4 UI screenshots.
Read storyOfficial Master Collection Vol. 2 Web Manuals Go Live: How MGS4 and Peace Walker Adapt to Modern Controls
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Release Time: Expected Unlock Schedules for Steam and Consoles
Will the MGS4 PC Port Spark a SaveMGO Mod for Master Collection Vol. 2?
MGS4 on PC Sparks Datamining Hopes as the Big Boss Emblem Returns to PS5
Essential guides
The Metal Gear Timeline in Chronological Order
The complete Metal Gear story timeline, explained in chronological order — from The Boss in 1964 to Old Snake's final mission in 2014. See exactly where every Master Collection game fits.
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Where to Start With Metal Gear (Newcomer's Guide)
Never played a Metal Gear game? Here's how to jump in with the Master Collection — which game to play first, what to skip, and how to enjoy the saga without getting lost or spoiled.
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MGS Master Collection Vol.2: Everything We Know
Release date, platforms, every game and bonus included, editions and what to expect. The complete, regularly-updated rundown of METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2.
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MGS Master Collection Vol.2 Release Date & Platforms
When does Master Collection Vol.2 come out? The confirmed date is August 27, 2026. Here's the full release info, every platform, time-zone notes and pre-order context.
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Beginner
Peace Walker Beginner's Guide & Mother Base Tips
New to Peace Walker? Learn the mission loop, how to recruit soldiers with Fulton, how to grow Mother Base, and the beginner tips that make Big Boss's PSP classic click.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Beginner's Guide & Tips
Jumping into Guns of the Patriots? Here's how MGS4 plays — OctoCamo, the war economy, Drebin Points, stress and psyche — plus essential beginner tips for a smooth first run.
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