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Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 18
Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 Replaces PS3 Reference on Switch Ahead of Aug. 27 Launch
Updated
Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 18

Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 Replaces PS3 Reference on Switch Ahead of Aug. 27 Launch

3 articles · Updated · GoNintendo · Aug 18

Summary

  • An online manual comparison indicates Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection Vol. 2 swaps a PS3 reference for a GA-KO duck doll on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
  • Reddit users spotted the change in manual pages across platforms: the PS3 image still appears on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and PC, but not on Nintendo versions.
  • Konami has not confirmed the edit, though the collection's Aug. 27, 2026 release means players will be able to verify it soon.
  • The launch is notable because it marks Metal Gear Solid 4's first release outside the PS3, alongside Peace Walker, Ghost Babel and digital bonus content.

Insights

With MGS4 arriving on Switch soon, will Konami completely erase Otacon’s legendary PlayStation dialogue to hide its Sony origins?
Could trademark issues be the real reason Konami is scrubbing Sony hardware references from the upcoming Switch 2 port of MGS4?