Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 seemingly removes the PS3 from Snake's plane, suggesting an iconic joke will have to be changed

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is bringing the series to Nintendo Switch platforms on August 27, 2026, including Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the first time. However, the Switch version appears to have removed a hardware-specific joke from the game - a moment where a character remarks on being aboard a PlayStation 3, referencing Blu-ray technology. The alteration raises questions about how Konami will handle other platform-dependent humor when adapting a game built around PlayStation 3 exclusivity to new hardware.

This adjustment is practical but potentially strips some of the self-aware commentary that defined MGS4's original experience. The game's tight integration with PS3 hardware meant several design choices and narrative moments were built specifically around that platform, making a direct port to other systems inherently problematic.

• MGS4 arrives on Switch but loses at least one PS3-centric joke, hinting at broader adaptations to suit new platforms.
• The removal highlights the challenge of porting a game designed as a PlayStation 3 exclusive to other hardware without losing its original context.
• Switch players will finally access a long-unavailable game, though not in its original form.