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
Will Master Collection Vol. 2 Ease the Brutal MGS4 Platinum Requirements?
Community debates whether Konami will ease the legendary Big Boss Emblem requirement for MGS4 and coop grinds in Peace Walker for Master Collection Vol. 2.
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Pre-Orders & Editions: What to Know Before You Buy
After 18 Years, MGS4 Is Finally Leaving the PS3
Every Game & Bonus in Vol.2 Revealed — Ghost Babel Included
Vol.2 Hits Five Platforms — Including Switch 2 and Xbox
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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