The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 on PC will not include a crucial feature. The recent announcement of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 revealed that five mainline Metal Gear games will be released on multiple platforms in 2023. While specific information about the game versions is currently limited, the developer has confirmed that these titles will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and surprisingly, the Nintendo Switch.
Leaked news has already hinted at the existence of the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. The title of Volume 1 itself suggests the possibility of multiple releases, so the report of a second volume has generated a great deal of excitement among fans. However, concerns have arisen regarding the first collection, as a recent posting on the game's prematurely uploaded Steam store indicates the absence of a particular feature for PC gamers.
A tweet by Twitter user LordEmmerich features a screenshot of the game's Steam page, indicating that a controller is required to play the games. It explicitly states that mouse and keyboard usage is not supported. This news may disappoint fans who were looking forward to playing the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 on PC. Currently, the game's pages are inaccessible. It remains uncertain whether this is due to an early upload or if the developers plan to address the lack of keyboard support in the future. As of now, reports indicating that the games can only be played with a controller have garnered negative reactions from players.
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 is scheduled for release in October 2023, allowing Konami ample time to assess and potentially address this concern for PC gamers. The keyboard and mouse combination has long been the preferred control option for many PC gamers, as it is a standard feature on computers. Moreover, the keyboard's versatility in terms of the number of buttons and inputs surpasses that of a standard controller.
Fans are eagerly anticipating further updates about the game, even though the developer has not yet responded to the announcement. The excitement extends to all future installments in the franchise, especially after Konami expressed its openness to creating more Metal Gear remakes, including Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater, which was previously announced. The recent resurgence of the series through the MGS3 Remake and the upcoming collections has once again confirmed that players are eager to relive Snake's iconic adventures. It is crucial that the concerns raised by fans are addressed to prevent the franchise from encountering the same issues as other re-releases. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 will be available on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S starting from October 24.