Konami fuels speculation about a next-gen release of Metal Gear Solid 4, potentially included in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
Metal Gear Solid 4: PS5 & Xbox Ports Teased by Konami
Could MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 Include a Metal Gear Solid 4 Remake?
Konami producer Noriaki Okamura recently hinted at the possibility of MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 including a remake of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (MGS4), along with ports for next-gen consoles. Speaking with IGN, Okamura acknowledged the fervent fan speculation surrounding a potential MGS4 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but remained coy about concrete details. He stated, "We definitely are aware of this situation with MGS4. Unfortunately, we can't really say too much at the moment with Vol. 1 containing MGS 1-3... you can probably connect the dots! Right now, we still are internally concerned about what we should be doing for the future of the series. So sorry, we can't really reveal anything at the moment. But stay tuned!"
The possibility of MGS4, a PS3 exclusive since its 2008 release, being included in Master Collection Vol. 2 has been a major point of discussion among fans. The release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, featuring remastered versions of the first three games on various platforms including PC and Switch, only fueled this anticipation.
Rumors of an MGS4 remake intensified last year when placeholder buttons for MGS4, MGS5, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker appeared on Konami's official timeline. IGN reported that these titles are likely candidates for Master Collection Vol. 2, although Konami has yet to confirm this.
Adding further fuel to the fire, David Hayter, the English voice actor for Solid Snake, hinted at his involvement in an MGS4-related project on social media last November.
Despite the mounting speculation and hints, Konami remains tight-lipped regarding the contents and release plans for a potential MGS4 remake or port within Master Collection Vol. 2.
