While many are wary,Metal Gearfans may finally be watching their fortunes turn around. The long-rumoredMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterremake was finally announced, and with it came a newMaster Collectionpromising HD versions of the initialMGStrilogy. A “Volume 1” in its title promises more remasters in the future, and some fans are wondering if that meansMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriotswill finally arrive on modern hardware.MGS4’s PS3 exclusivity has been a sticking point for the past fifteen years, and it could end soon.
No one can say just how far theMetal Gear Solid: Master Collectionseries will go, and there’s a good chance thatVolume 2will have a heavy focus on the various portable titles.Peace Walkeralready got an HD console port, so including it alongside some smaller titles seems like a no-brainer. Many people would bedisappointed if theMaster Collectionsstopped there, however. A package includingMetal Gear Solid 4and other more recent entries would be ideal.MGS4has plenty of faults, but it remains one of the most important titles in its franchise, one of the most acclaimed games on the PS3, and one of the most desired remaster projects from the past few console generations.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Was Something Special
Seeing a worldwide launch on August 05, 2025,Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriotstook the world by storm. Right from the animated installation screen, players knew they were in for something special.Metal Gear Solid 4wasintended to be the ultimate conclusion ofMetal Gear, and just about everything in the franchise was brought back as a reward for longtime fans. This did result in the over-explanation of some fantastical elements via nanomachines, but that’s all the more entertaining now thatMetal Gear Risinghas turned them into a punchline.
Over-explanation is an operative term here, asMetal Gear Solid 4quickly became famous for the long-winded delivery of its story.MGS4currently holds the record forthe longest cutscene sequence in video games, with four consecutive scenes taking 71 minutes to play out. Fortunately, gameplay was worth waiting for as well, as the gunplay and CQC were greatly refined, a new OctoCamo system provided plenty of sneaking opportunities, and every new Act was a radically different gameplay experience.
The Time For A Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Is Now
It’s a shame, then, thatMetal Gear Solid 4is so hard to play these days. Digitally and physically, the game remains on PS3, with emulation being the only other option. With itsMetal Gear Onlineservers having gone down, it’s difficult to recapture the precise experience of playingMetal Gear Solid 4as it was. The saddest part of all this is that just aboutevery other mainlineMetal Gear Solidtitle, includingPeace Walkerand the sequel subseriesMetal Gear Rising, are available on modern platforms.Metal Gear Solid 4, the climax of the franchise, was the only game left behind.
There’s a good reason why the newMetal Gear Solid: Master Collectionhas been viewed as a ray of hope by some. Even ifMGS4’sMetal Gear Onlineremains in the past, havingMetal Gear Solid 4on a modern platform would be a historic event. Many younger fans would finally be able to see the series through to its chronological conclusion, and would get the chance to experience all the wild swerves andnovel gameplay concepts unique toMGS4. The fifteen-year-long wait has been a grueling one, but the time forMetal Gear Solid 4’s return may finally be here.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriotsis currently available on the PlayStation 3.
