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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

#48 =
Total hype
10 M
Trailer official+media
3.2 M
Buzz creators
6.8 M
Views gained · 7 days
+247 k
Hype Level
Comments
36 k
Publisher
Konami
Developer
Konami
Genre
Compilation / Infiltration
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series · Switch · Switch 2
Release
Aug 27, 2026 confirmed
Release dates by platform
  • PCAug 27, 2026
  • PS5Aug 27, 2026
  • Xbox SeriesAug 27, 2026
  • SwitchAug 27, 2026
  • Switch 2Aug 27, 2026

Last official trailer: 30/07/2026 (25 days ago)

Brings together several classic MGS entries.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is #48 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 10 M measured views, including +247 k over the last 7 days. Its hype is driven 68% by creator buzz.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 15/08/2026

This week in the comments

This week the community is buzzing with anticipation to replay MGS4, alongside the usual debates over Peace Walker and pricing. The mood stays largely upbeat, despite a few jabs at Konami.

MGS4, the wait is over

About 40% of this week's comments express eagerness to replay MGS4, often with emotion and family nostalgia.

→ see "MGS4 freed from PS3 prison," a dominant theme since February.
Peace Walker splits opinions, again

About 10% of comments debate Peace Walker, some calling it the worst entry, others the best MGS.

« Peace Walker is the worst MGS. »
— @Ivantl420 · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
Pricing gripes resurface

A few comments ("50 quid for games I already own") reignite the recurring debate about the collection's price.

→ see the content/price controversy, ongoing since the announcement.
Ghost Babel's 'love box' amuses fans

A nostalgic comment humorously references an obscure Ghost Babel detail, showing fondness for the lesser-known entries.

« Ghost Babel! Very interesting. And I hope they kept the love box — I'm not a creep, I'm a videogame purist. »
— @nemqueteba21 · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
MGO multiplayer remains a question mark

Some wonder whether MGO multiplayer will be included, echoing a request voiced since the announcement.

→ see the MGO2 comeback request, a recurring ask since February.

Top reactions and controversies

MGS4 finally freed from PS3 prison

Dominant take
25 %

The dominant feeling is relief: after 18 years of PS3 exclusivity, MGS4 finally goes multiplatform, marking the end of a long wait.

« Old Snake finally broke out of PS3 prison, and everyone's happy. »
— @theroom4286 · ♥ 208 · translated · see original ↗

A collection seen as too thin

Controversy
20 %

The absence of Portable Ops, Twin Snakes, Acid, or Rising fuels constant frustration: many demand a full Volume 3, while others are satisfied with 'just' MGS4 and Peace Walker.

70 % Want more games included 30 % Happy with current lineup

"Kept you waiting, huh?"

Dominant take
15 %

Snake's iconic line keeps resurfacing in comments, summing up 18 years of waiting for this port.

« "Kept you waiting, huh" »
— @tentayeprimo6674 · ♥ 433 · translated · see original ↗

Why Switch but not PS4?

Controversy
10 %

Many are puzzled or annoyed that the collection releases on Switch 1 but not PS4, which they argue is perfectly capable of running it.

80 % Demand a PS4 version 20 % Understand the publisher's choice

MGO2: a dealbreaker for some

Controversy
8 %

The return of MGO2 online mode is a recurring request; a vocal segment threatens to skip the purchase without it, while most remain unaffected by that condition.

35 % Won't buy without MGO2 65 % Will buy regardless

Brazilian community calls for subtitles

Dominant take
6 %

Numerous Portuguese-language comments repeatedly request Brazilian subtitles, a sore point unaddressed since Volume 1.

« Subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese!! 🇧🇷 »
— @MsSilvaMor · ♥ 8 · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 - Official Announcement Trailer METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Announcement Trailer Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 - Official Snakes Saga Trailer
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 - Official Announcement Trailer +20
12/02/2026 → 19/02/2026
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The announcement sparks joy, quickly tempered by frustration over the limited game count.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Announcement Trailer +30
13/02/2026 → 20/02/2026
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The trailer triggers a wave of enthusiasm, but demands for missing games also explode.
Technical discussions and platform questions +10
Entre le 20/02/2026 et le 30/07/2026
20/02/2026 → 30/07/2026
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A calmer period, dominated by technical debates and the recurring PS4 question.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 - Official Snakes Saga Trailer +48
30/07/2026 → 06/08/2026
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The 'Snakes Saga' trailer reignites a massive wave of nostalgia and excitement.
Countdown and final excitement +55
Pouls actuel
06/08/2026
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As release nears, excitement clearly outweighs criticism.
Eagerness to replay MGS4 +45
This week
18/08/2026 → 25/08/2026
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A quiet but warm week, carried by anticipation for the August 27 release.
Release
27/08/2026
Read more
Aug 27, 2026
Analysis built from 5 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 32% Buzz 68%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 — quick answers

How many views do Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2's trailers have?

As of 25/08/2026, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 totals 10 M measured views: 3.2 M from official and media trailers, 6.8 M from creator buzz.

When does Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 release?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is announced for Aug 27, 2026 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series · Switch · Switch 2.

When was the last official Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 trailer?

The most recent official video counted for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 was published on 30/07/2026 — 25 days ago.

How hyped is Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 ranks #48 of 102 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.

Is Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 worth the hype?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 ranks #48 out of 102 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 10 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (60% positive).

Is Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2's hype dying down?

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2's hype is steady: 247 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

What do players think of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?

Based on an analysis of 5 k YouTube comments, opinion on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 currently stands at 60% positive and 15% negative.

Why is Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 controversial?

A collection seen as too thin — The absence of Portable Ops, Twin Snakes, Acid, or Rising fuels constant frustration: many demand a full Volume 3, while others are satisfied with 'just' MGS4 and Peace Walker.