METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Released Oct 2023
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater – Master Collection Version launched on October 24, 2023 as a remastered re-release of the classic game, bundling the HD Collection version of MGS3 along with digital Screenplay and Master Books. It shipped as a complete, self-contained product with no post-launch story content or DLC expansions announced or released.
Since launch, KONAMI has issued a series of quality-of-life and technical improvements. Early patches (November–December 2023) fixed control mapping, audio sync, and face paint resolution issues. January and March 2024 updates added Steam Deck support, Steam Input, mouse sensitivity options, and a broader Additional Settings menu. September 2024's Ver.2.0.0 was a notable upgrade, introducing expanded resolution modes (Original, Adjusted, and Custom presets) and full controller/keyboard remapping. October 2025 addressed a Unity security vulnerability.
The most recent significant update, Ver.3.0.0 on February 13, 2026, introduced a free "High Resolution Texture Pack" DLC — the biggest visual enhancement yet, enabling up to 4K texture rendering with updated system requirements. This represents the culmination of KONAMI's ongoing visual improvement work for the title.
Notably, a February 2025 post announced that Metal Gear Solid Δ: SNAKE EATER — a full remake of MGS3 — would release on August 28, 2025. That is a separate product and does not constitute planned content for this Master Collection version. No further content for the Master Collection Version has been announced since the Ver.3.0.0 update.
There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future updates, and no developer statements indicating more content is coming for this title. The game was released as a finished classic remaster and has now received its final round of visual enhancements. All DLC (the High Resolution Texture Pack) has shipped.
Evidence
Ver.3.0.0 released, adding the free High Resolution Texture Pack DLC enabling up to 4K textures and a new High Resolution Mode preset — the most substantial visual upgrade since launch.
Ver.2.0.0 released with expanded resolution presets (Original, Adjusted, Custom), high-resolution movie playback options, and full controller/keyboard remapping.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
KONAMI
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
The game is set in a deep jungle environment.
Snake must find his equipment and use various camouflage which allows the player to deceive the enemy's eyes and face paint that matches the surrounding environment, providing a unique stealth gameplay experience.
The game is also packed with new action elements which allow players to capture jungle animals for food and to regain stamina, and Close Quarters Combat (CQC), a combat system based on martial arts for fighting enemies at close range.
An exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater are also included.
[Title lineup]
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version)
Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads.
[Digital book]
Metal Gear Solid 3: Screenplay Book
Metal Gear Solid 3: Master Book
The digital books can be accessed from the game's main menu screen.
The game is set in a deep jungle environment.
Snake must find his equipment and use various camouflage which allows the player to deceive the enemy's eyes and face paint that matches the surrounding environment, providing a unique stealth gameplay experience.
The game is also packed with new action elements which allow players to capture jungle animals for food and to regain stamina, and Close Quarters Combat (CQC), a combat system based on martial arts for fighting enemies at close range.
An exclusive digital Screenplay Book and Master Book that details the story and characters in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater are also included.
[Title lineup]
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (HD Collection version)
Regional versions of the titles are available as additional downloads.
[Digital book]
Metal Gear Solid 3: Screenplay Book
Metal Gear Solid 3: Master Book
The digital books can be accessed from the game's main menu screen.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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