Valve has made Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version completely free to play on Steam for a limited time, running from July 24 to July 27. This promotion arrives ahead of the August 27 launch of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, giving players a chance to experience Hideo Kojima’s foundational stealth masterpiece without spending any money.
If you have been waiting for the right moment to dive back into the game, Valve’s weekend promotion provides an open window. The free-to-play trial period lasts strictly through July 27, forcing a tight turnaround for anyone planning a full playthrough of the stealth classic.
The bundle is not just a bare-bones port. It packs the legendary PlayStation original alongside the classics Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Players also get access to the VR Missions and special tactical scenarios. Digital extras sweeten the package, including screenplay books, information about characters, and development commentary. Clocking in at roughly an 11-hour runtime for the main campaign, a dedicated weekend session is plenty of time to roll credits.
Konami is pairing this temporary giveaway with a commercial incentive. Alongside the free access pass, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 carries a 50% discount on Steam for users looking to permanently add the compilation to their digital library.
Konami’s strategy appears clear: funnel modern players into the roots of the franchise ahead of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which lands on August 27, bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel to contemporary hardware.
Beyond the headline Kojima title, Steam’s weekend catalog features several other temporary trials. Gamers can test Icarus, Killing Floor 3, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, and Unrailed 2: Back on Track without charge.
Permanent library additions are also part of the weekend sweep. Users can claim Yet Another Zombie Defense HD and the Lost Explorers’ Swords Pack DLC for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu to keep forever.
The July 24–27 trial window for Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version remains active on Valve’s digital storefront. Whether you are revisiting the game or dodging security cameras for the first time, the clock is ticking down to the final hours of the promotion.
