The complete companion to METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 — guides and walkthroughs for MGS4, Peace Walker and Ghost Babel, plus character files, gameplay systems, the Metal Gear timeline and release news.https://metalgearsolid.wiki/enhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/preorders-and-editions/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/preorders-and-editions/A running guide to Master Collection Vol.2 pre-orders, digital vs physical editions, and platform considerations ahead of the August 27, 2026 launch.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTPre-OrderEditionshttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/platforms-and-editions/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/platforms-and-editions/Every platform Master Collection Vol.2 is coming to — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch and PC — plus what to consider when choosing, and notes on digital vs physical editions.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTreferenceplatformseditionsbuying guidePCSwitch 2https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/vol-1-vs-vol-2/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/vol-1-vs-vol-2/A clear comparison of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 — what's in each, how they differ, and which one you should buy first depending on whether you're new or returning.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisoncomparisonVol.1Vol.2buying guidehttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/peace-walker-beginner-guide/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/peace-walker-beginner-guide/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.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbeginnerPeace WalkerbeginnerMother Basetipshttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/mgs4-beginner-guide/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/mgs4-beginner-guide/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.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbeginnerMGS4beginnertipshttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/metal-gear-timeline/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/metal-gear-timeline/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.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTstorytimelinestorylorechronological orderhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/where-to-start-metal-gear/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/where-to-start-metal-gear/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.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbeginnerbeginnernewcomerplay orderhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/mgs4-finally-leaves-ps3/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/mgs4-finally-leaves-ps3/The biggest story of Master Collection Vol.2: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, a PlayStation 3 exclusive since 2008, is coming to modern platforms for the very first time.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMGS4Preservationhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/games-and-bonus-content-revealed/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/games-and-bonus-content-revealed/Konami details the contents of Master Collection Vol.2: MGS4, Peace Walker and the surprise inclusion of Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, plus the restored MGS4 Database and more.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTContentsBonushttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/release-date-confirmed-august-2026/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/release-date-confirmed-august-2026/Konami has set the date: METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 launches August 27, 2026 across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, Switch and PC — ending the long wait since Vol.1.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTRelease DateAnnouncementhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/platforms-revealed-switch-2-ps5/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/news/platforms-revealed-switch-2-ps5/Master Collection Vol.2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC — a far wider release than the games' original platform-locked launches.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTPlatformsAnnouncementhttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/everything-we-know/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/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.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMToverviewoverviewrelease dateplatformsguidehttps://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/mgs-master-collection-vol-2-release-date/https://metalgearsolid.wiki/guides/mgs-master-collection-vol-2-release-date/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.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMToverviewrelease dateplatformspre-order