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

The Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has altered a famous PS3 joke in Metal Gear Solid 4.

By · Published August 21, 2026  18:46 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026  06:24 UTC

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The story of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. The removal of Metal Gear Solid 4's PS3 references on Nintendo Switch platforms was noted, with updates to visuals and voice acting also mentioned.

Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 18, 18:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 19, 18:00 UTC · La Razón

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 14 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 14 distinct news outlets with 16 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 15.
  • Primary Driver: The Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has altered a famous PS3 joke in Metal Gear Solid 4.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 have removed a reference to the PlayStation 3 from Metal Gear Solid 4. The original game featured a joke involving a PS3 console on a plane. This change appears to be platform-specific, as the PS5 version retains the original joke.

The removal of the PS3 reference is likely due to the game's transition to Nintendo's hardware. The change has sparked discussion among fans and gaming outlets. Some outlets have noted that the original voice actor for the joke has been brought back for the updated version.

The download size for the collection has also been revealed. However, the exact details of the changes and the reasoning behind them have not been fully disclosed by Konami. The impact of these changes on the gaming experience and fan reception is still unknown.

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What has been changed in the Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?

The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions have removed a reference to the PlayStation 3 from Metal Gear Solid 4.

Why was the PS3 reference removed?

The removal is likely due to the game's transition to Nintendo's hardware.

Has the original voice actor for the joke been brought back?

Yes, the original voice actor has been brought back for the updated version.

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