GameWiki
GET YOUR BEARINGS
About METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 bundles three classic stealth‑action titles: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection) and the handheld original Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. The set adds extensive written material and a digital soundtrack, letting players experience the series’ narrative depth while infiltrating enemies.
All three games run on Windows and support single‑player play. Peace Walker’s HD version also offers online play for up to six participants, and the collection can be shared through Family Sharing.
01 / THE GUIDE
Included games
The volume contains Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection) and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the series’ first handheld title released in 2000. Each title is presented in its original form, with Peace Walker upgraded to HD. Separate downloadable versions of Metal Gear Solid 4 are available for other regions, but the collection itself includes the base version for Windows.
All three games retain their original stealth‑action gameplay, focusing on infiltration without detection. The collection presents these titles with their stealth-action gameplay centered on infiltrating without being detected.
- Compare the graphical fidelity of the HD Peace Walker version with the original Ghost Babel for a sense of the series’ visual evolution.
- If you own a region‑specific version of Metal Gear Solid 4, you can still install it alongside the collection for side‑by‑side comparison.
02 / THE GUIDE
Screenplay and Master Books
Each game includes a Screenplay Book that reproduces the full text of the title, and a Master Book offering detailed insights into story and characters. These digital books are accessible from the in‑game Start Menu. The books provide a reference for players who wish to study the narrative or revisit dialogue without replaying missions.
The collection bundles four books in total—two for Metal Gear Solid 4 and two for Peace Walker—allowing a comprehensive look at the series’ plot development.
- Use the Screenplay Books to follow the story while playing, especially during long stealth sections.
- The Master Books can serve as a quick guide to character motivations when revisiting earlier missions.
03 / THE GUIDE
Digital Soundtrack Vol. 2
The collection adds Metal Gear Solid: Digital Soundtrack Vol. 2, featuring background music and vocal tracks used throughout the games. The soundtrack is playable via a dedicated sound player included in the game. Listening to the soundtrack can enhance immersion, recalling iconic moments from each mission.
The soundtrack is a separate digital content item but is bundled with the collection.
- Play the soundtrack through the in‑game sound player while exploring menus for an atmospheric experience.
- Compare the musical themes of Metal Gear Solid 4 with those of Peace Walker to notice stylistic shifts.
04 / THE GUIDE
Online play for Peace Walker
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection) supports online play for up to six players. This mode allows multiple participants to engage together, extending the single‑player experience. The online feature is limited to Peace Walker; the other titles remain single‑player only.
Online play is part of the Peace Walker HD version included in the collection, supporting up to six players.
- Coordinate with friends before starting an online session to plan infiltration strategies.
- Test the online connection with a small group first to ensure stable performance.
05 / THE GUIDE
Family Sharing support
The collection lists Family Sharing as a feature, allowing the game to be shared with other accounts on the same platform. This enables multiple users to access the titles without purchasing separate copies. Family Sharing does not affect the single‑player nature of the games; each shared user experiences the same content.
The digital books and soundtrack remain among the collection's included digital contents.
- Set up Family Sharing on your platform before installing to ensure immediate access for other accounts.
- Verify that each shared account can open the Screenplay Books to confirm full content availability.
COMMUNITY
Player discussion