Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Adds Several New Important Features on PC

recently announced the release of the latest update for the PC version of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. The update will launch sometime in January for consoles. It adds several new features to the PC version including picture smoothing, a screen filter, a controller response speed customization, audio settings, a window mode, and more. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

The full patch notes via the publisher:

Ver.1.4.0 Patch Notes

Please check the list of changes below for details on the main improvements and fixes in this patch.
Changes apply to all platforms unless otherwise specified.
Fixes of previously known issues are marked with an asterisk.

METAL GEAR SOLID – Master Collection VersionAdded new screen setting features

Added the following features.
The settings for each of these features can be changed both before and during gameplay.

(1) Smoothing

Can be turned ON or OFF.
Smooths the picture when turned ON, generates a sharp picture when turned OFF.

(2) Game Screen Settings

Can be set to “Standard”, “Pixel Perfect”, or “16:9”.
The Steam version of the game also features a “Fullscreen” feature. Can be set to a total of 4 settings—“Standard”, “Pixel Perfect”, “16:9”, or “Fullscreen”.
Wallpaper, display area, and screen filter features are also available when using the “Standard” or “Pixel Perfect” features.
The aspect ratio displayed may differ based on the settings or particulars of your device/setup.

(3) Screen Filter

Can be turned ON or OFF.
Applies a filter that displays scanlines like those on a CRT TV when turned ON.

Added an audio settings feature

Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
Only the game volume can be changed during play.

Added a controller response speed customization feature ( Steam )

Can choose between “Fast” (new!) and “Stable”.
Some setups may experience unstable performance when set to “Fast”.
If you experience any such issues, please change your settings to “Stable”.
Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs ( Steam )
Fixed some other minor issues

METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty – Master Collection VersionAdded an audio settings feature

Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
Only the game volume can be changed during play.

Added a “Window Mode” ( Steam )

Added the ability to change the game to a “Window Mode” prior to play.
This feature can be turned ON or OFF by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard.
Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs ( Steam )
Fixed an issue where the laser pointer would not be displayed during specific cutscenes (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, & Steam)
Fixed an issue where the sea lice would not be properly displayed during certain cutscenes.
Fixed some other minor issues

METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater – Master Collection VersionAdded an audio settings feature

Settings for the game volume and main menu volume can be changed prior to play.
Only the game volume can be changed during play.

Added a “Window Mode” ( Steam )

Added the ability to change the game to a “Window Mode” prior to play.
This feature can be turned ON or OFF by pressing Alt + Enter on the keyboard.
Applied fix to have the game give priority to user set button designs ( Steam )
Fixed an issue where certain face paints are displayed at a lower resolution
Fixed some other minor issues

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