Konami has recently announced its plans for a second volume of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, but with a twist. The production team is taking a cautious approach this time around after facing numerous challenges with the first collection. During the ‘Q&A’ segment of the ‘Metal Gear Production Hotline’ broadcast, Noriaki Okamura, the series’ production producer, emphasized the importance of not rushing development to ensure a smoother launch for the upcoming collection.
Okamura acknowledged the rocky start of the first volume and expressed the team’s commitment to avoiding a similar outcome with the second volume. He urged fans to be patient as they work diligently to address all issues and deliver a high-quality product. While specific details about the new collection remain scarce, Okamura assured fans that regular updates will be provided, even if the responses are along the lines of “we can’t answer that” or “we need more time”.
One of the primary uncertainties surrounding the second volume of the Master Collection is the inclusion of game titles. Okamura highlighted the challenge of selecting titles for the collection, especially considering that many post-Metal Gear Solid 3 titles lack pre-existing HD ports. The team is still evaluating potential titles to include in the collection, and decisions will be made with careful consideration of various factors.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in the upcoming collection. Placeholder buttons discovered on Konami’s official website in 2023 hinted at the possible inclusion of these titles, further fueling excitement among fans. The production team is taking note of fan expectations and striving to meet them with the upcoming release.
As the anticipation builds for the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2, fans are left wondering what surprises and new features await them in this highly-anticipated collection. While details remain scarce and the development timeline is still unclear, one thing is certain – the production team is dedicated to delivering a polished and memorable gaming experience for fans of the iconic Metal Gear Solid series. Stay tuned for updates as the team continues to work diligently on bringing the second volume to fruition.