Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Steelbook Bundle has begun accepting preorders across select European retailers, though the rollout remains fragmented and notably excludes North America. The limited edition bundle went live in the UK through Amazon this week, arriving weeks after Konami initially signaled availability in mid-April.
The Steelbook itself features artwork depicting Old Snake and Big Boss and will ship on August 27, 2026. Pricing sits at £44.99 for the PS5 version, though Xbox and Nintendo Switch editions have yet to appear on retailer listings despite earlier confirmation they would release alongside the PlayStation version.
Konami confirmed to IGN that the Steelbook is a preorder-exclusive item and will not be sold separately. Availability is restricted to specific European regions, with no current plans for a US release. Retailers now stocking the bundle include MicroMania in France, Media Markt in Germany, Game Spain in Spain, and Game Life in Italy, though the scattered nature of the launch suggests either a staggered rollout or potential supply constraints.
The bundle packages two titles: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. MGS4 marks its first departure from PlayStation 3 exclusivity, arriving on modern hardware with improved internal resolution, higher maximum framerates, and remappable controls. Details on visual enhancements for Peace Walker remain unclear, though it will include the custom control options.
The collection was announced during a Sony State of Play event in February. Konami has indicated it learned from technical issues that plagued Vol. 1's launch, though specifics on those improvements have not been detailed publicly.
Steelbook bundles of this type traditionally sell through quickly once inventory depletes, making early preorder advisable for collectors interested in securing a copy before stock runs out.
Author Emily Chen: "The staggered European rollout screams supply concerns, and the absence of US availability is a frustrating gatekeep for stateside Metal Gear fans who've been waiting for MGS4 on current consoles."
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