Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

Reports have emerged regarding the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. According to coverage from Nintendo Everything, these specific versions of the collection have apparently removed the PlayStation 3 console that originally appeared in Metal Gear Solid 4. This change affects the assets found on Snake's plane, leading to observations that a specific piece of hardware has been omitted from the environment in the Nintendo ports of the game. GamesRadar+ is emphasizing that the removal of the PS3 from Snake's plane suggests that an iconic joke within the game may have to be changed to accommodate the missing hardware.

The outlet highlights how this modification alters a recognizable detail from the original experience. Other outlets reporting on the broader collection or related releases include uk.news.yahoo.com and games.gg, the latter of which mentions Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker in its coverage of the title. This development occurs amidst a wider release of the Master Collection, which includes various entries in the long-running series. To provide further context on the franchise's current availability, GameLuster reports that the Big Boss Emblem from Metal Gear Solid 4 is returning on the PlayStation 5.

The presence of the PS3 as a physical object in the original Metal Gear Solid 4 served as a meta-commentary or joke, which is why its absence on Nintendo hardware is being flagged by the community and gaming press. Moving forward, observers are monitoring whether the joked-about sequence will be modified to fit the new asset layout. Coverage does not yet specify if the removal is a technical limitation or a deliberate choice for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions. Future updates may clarify if other changes have been made to the Master Collection Vol. 2 to better suit these platforms or if the PlayStation 5 version retains the original PS3 asset on the plane.