Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Performance Details Revealed as Order of the Sinking Star Heads to PS5

You’re now just over a month away from the launch of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, with the collection set to release on August 27. As launch day gets closer, Konami has shared more details about the collection’s performance across every platform, installation sizes, and visual options. 

New comparison footage has also surfaced, giving you a better idea of how the upgraded versions look. Alongside that, Jonathan Blow’s upcoming puzzle adventure Order of the Sinking Star has officially been confirmed for PlayStation 5 in addition to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

While Order of the Sinking Star is currently scheduled for a 2026 release, there is still some uncertainty over whether it will make that window since the year is already moving along. 

Even so, the PlayStation 5 version has now been officially added to the lineup. Before looking at that project, though, the biggest focus is still on Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and everything you can expect when it launches later this summer. The latest technical breakdown paints a much clearer picture of how the collection will perform on each platform.

If you’re playing on PlayStation 5 or XBOX Series X, you can expect the collection to run at 4K and 60 frames per second. On XBOX Series S, the game targets 1440p at 60 FPS, while Nintendo Switch 2 renders natively at 1440p before being upscaled to 4K in TV mode, also running at 60 FPS. 

Installation sizes also vary depending on where you choose to play. The PlayStation 5 version takes up about 17 GB of space, and the XBOX release is around 26 GB. On Nintendo Switch it takes up about 7 GB of space, while on Switch 2 it is around 13 GB. Are you planning to play on PC through Steam? You’ll need around 23 GB of storage.

You’ll also have several display options available depending on your platform. On PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Switch 2, and PC, you can choose between the original internal resolution and a Full HD option. 

Maximum upscaling settings differ slightly by platform, with PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X supporting Full HD, WQHD, and 4K output options. XBOX Series S offers Full HD and WQHD, while the Switch 2 provides selectable display options for TV mode, and the PC version naturally includes the widest range of graphics settings.

Cutscenes are also getting some attention.

You’ll be able to switch between the original presentation and a new high-resolution version on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Early comparison footage suggests the higher-resolution option offers a noticeable improvement while still preserving the original look. 

The newly released gameplay footage also puts the spotlight on Metal Gear Solid 4 and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, two games that remain fan favorites. For many players, the biggest highlight is finally seeing Metal Gear Solid 4 leave its long-time PlayStation 3 exclusivity behind.

Since it serves as the conclusion to Solid Snake’s story, having it locked to aging hardware for so many years has been frustrating. This release finally lets you experience it on modern systems, complete with faster loading times and various quality-of-life improvements.

The collection also gives you the chance to play Metal Gear Solid 4 on portable hardware for the first time, including Nintendo Switch systems and handheld gaming PCs. That alone makes this release stand out, but Peace Walker deserves just as much attention. 

Although it previously received an HD remaster on PlayStation 3, it has largely remained tied to older hardware alongside its original PSP version. Bringing it to modern platforms gives many players their first real opportunity to experience one of the strongest entries in the series.

As a direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3, Peace Walker is viewed by many as a game that could easily have carried a numbered entry in the franchise. Its original PSP release in 2010 meant that plenty of players overlooked it despite its quality. With this collection, that may finally change as more people get the chance to experience it. 

There is also an argument that Metal Gear Solid 4 could have easily been sold as a standalone remaster at a premium price. 

Instead, you’re getting both Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, along with additional bonus content, in the same package. That makes the collection a strong value, especially considering how significant both games are within the series. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it offers a substantial amount of content in one release.

Looking ahead, there is still room for a possible Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3. Several games remain outside the current collections, including Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snake, although licensing arrangements for that title remain unclear. 

Other possibilities include Metal Gear Acid; Metal Gear Solid 5, which could make the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 while receiving updated versions for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles; and Metal Gear Rising, another fan favorite that many players would like to see leave PlayStation 3 behind. 

Beyond Metal Gear, Jonathan Blow’s Order of the Sinking Star has officially expanded its platform lineup with a PlayStation 5 version. The puzzle adventure comes from the creator of Braid and The Witness and promises a much larger experience than either of those previous games. 

According to its description, you’ll explore a world containing more than 1,000 handcrafted puzzles designed to challenge your problem-solving skills. That scale alone makes it one of Jonathan Blow’s most ambitious projects to date.

Over time, those worlds begin to merge, allowing puzzle systems to overlap and create entirely new gameplay possibilities. You’re free to explore at your pace, revisit earlier locations whenever you like, and return to unfinished challenges without being forced down a specific path. It promotes experimentation rather than linear progression.

You will be able to play various weird characters, including a queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat, throughout your adventure. 

Each character has their own unique abilities that interact with the various puzzle mechanics and also add to the overall story. As their paths start to cross, you slowly reveal the larger mystery through exploration and by collecting notes scattered around the world. Bit by bit, you uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious Order of the Sinking Star.

The game combines exploration, storytelling, and interconnected puzzle design into one large experience of curiosity and persistence. Every puzzle introduces new mechanics who build on previous ideas, rewarding players who take the time to experiment and learn. 

With dozens of gameplay systems, hundreds of hours of content, and over a thousand handcrafted puzzles, the project aims to be significantly larger than Jonathan Blow’s earlier titles. Although it remains scheduled for 2026, there is still a possibility that the game could ultimately slip into 2027.

For now, though, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is the immediate release to keep an eye on. The latest technical details confirm solid performance targets across modern platforms while finally bringing Metal Gear Solid 4 to current hardware after years of being confined to the PlayStation 3. 

At the same time, Peace Walker gets another chance to reach a wider audience, and Order of the Sinking Star continues to develop as an ambitious puzzle adventure worth watching over the next couple of years.