Konami has released patch 1.4.0 for the PC version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which won't arrive on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch until January 2024.
Revealed on Konami's website, the patch notes are fairly extensive, adding the likes of new settings and addressing a number of bugs.
The biggest change to the original Metal Gear Solid — which is available in the collection alongside the classic Metal Gear 1 and 2, plus Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 — is the addition of new screen settings. Players can turn smoothing on or off, for example, or adjust the screen size to standard, pixel perfect, or 16:9.
Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater also received long requested audio settings, which were notably missing from the original release alongside several other features that had fans upset. The full patch notes can be read below.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Version 1.4.0. Patch Notes
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
(2) Game Screen Settings
- Can be set to standard, pixel perfect, or 16:9
- The Steam version of the game also features a full screen feature
- Wallpaper, display area, and screen filter features are also available when using the standard or pixel perfect features
- The aspect ration displayed may differ based on the settings or particulars of your device/setup
(3) Screen Filter
- Can be turned on or off
- Applies a filter that displays scanlines like those on a CRT TV when turned on
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
Added a controller response speed customisation feature on Steam
- Can choose between fast 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 a fix to have the game give priority to user set designs on 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
Added a window mode on Steam
- Added the ability to change the game to a window mode prior to play
- This feature can be turned on or off by press Alt + Enter on the keyboard
Applied a fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs on Steam
Fixed an issue where the last pointer would not be displayed during specific cutscenes
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
Added a window mode on Steam
- Added the ability to change the game to a window mode prior to play
- This feature can be turned on or off by press Alt + Enter on the keyboard
Applied a fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs
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
Added a window mode on Steam
- Added the ability to change the game to a window mode prior to play
- This feature can be turned on or off by press Alt + Enter on the keyboard
Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs on Steam
Fixed some other minor issues
Ryan Dinsdale is a freelance reporter for IGN. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.
