Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 is scheduled to launch on August 27, 2026, bringing a massive library of tactical espionage action to modern platforms. Fans eager to revisit Snake's journey can look forward to playing this anthology on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This collection serves as a vital preservation effort for the series, particularly for titles that have been trapped on older hardware for generations. While download instructions will vary by platform store closer to the release date, players should prepare their hard drive space for what promises to be a substantial file size given the graphical fidelity of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. You can get a glimpse of what is coming by watching the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 - Announce Trailer.
The multiplayer options for Peace Walker will be available, but Konami has confirmed that the beloved Metal Gear Online component associated with Metal Gear Solid 4 will not be included in this collection. This news may come as a disappointment to veterans who remember the chaotic fun of MGO2. From my extensive gaming experience, the exclusion of MGO2 is a significant loss for preservation, though the inclusion of Peace Walker's co-op is a silver lining, as its "Fulton recovery" mechanics and boss battles were designed specifically for team play. For a detailed breakdown of these inclusions and exclusions, you can read how Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Won't Have MGS4's Metal Gear Online.
The industry has lost a titan as Hideki Sato, the developer of the Master System, the Mega Drive (Genesis), the SEGA Saturn, and the SEGA Dreamcast, has passed away aged 77. Sato's influence on the video game landscape cannot be overstated; he was the engineering mind that allowed SEGA to challenge Nintendo's dominance in the 1990s and push the boundaries of what home consoles could achieve. His work laid the technical foundation for the 16-bit era and the leap into 3D gaming. The community has begun to share tributes, including this touching message from Beep2021 on X. You can also read more about his incredible career and life in the full obituary where Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died.
How we remember the Dreamcast and Genesis is largely thanks to Sato's forward-thinking architecture, which hosted some of the fastest and most creative games of their respective generations. Although Sega eventually exited the hardware business, the Dreamcast remains a cult favorite for its introduction of online console gaming and arcade-perfect ports. To see the lasting impact of the era Sato helped build, take a look at the Sonic Generations: Dreamcast Era Trailer, which highlights the vibrant worlds his hardware brought to life.
Bloober Team have officially announced that Layers of Fear 3 is now in development, marking a return to the series that put the studio on the map. The announcement was accompanied by a live-action teaser that focuses on atmosphere rather than direct mechanics, hinting at another descent into artistic madness. This studio has been increasingly busy, recently handling high-profile projects like the Silent Hill 2 remake. You can watch the eerie reveal in the Layers of Fear | Special Event | "The Sick Rose" | Announcement video.
When there is more official information about Layers of Fear 3, such as a release date or gameplay reveal, it will likely showcase the psychological horror elements the series is known for. The teaser, while cryptic, suggests the team is doubling down on the "Sick Rose" concept, potentially exploring new narrative themes of obsession and tragedy. For more context on this reveal and what it means for the studio's pipeline, check out the report on how the Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fear 3, or follow the official updates from the BlooberTeam X account.
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