Steam Makes Hideo Kojima’s Stealth Masterpiece Free for a Limited Time
Steam is offering an exciting lineup of complimentary game trials to fill your weekend, with the crown jewel being the Master Collection edition of Metal Gear Solid—the seminal 3D release that revolutionized the stealth-action genre. If tactical espionage isn’t your preference, the platform is also hosting trial periods for chaotic multiplayer experiences, intense shooters, and whimsical titles tailored for animal-avatar enthusiasts.
<p>Beyond the iconic original masterpiece, the <em>Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Version</em> bundles together <em>Metal Gear</em>, <em>Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake</em>, and dedicated VR and special mission packages. For lore enthusiasts, the bundle functions as a digital museum, featuring comprehensive screenplay scripts and master books for each entry. These archival resources offer deep dives into narrative timelines, developer commentary, character encyclopedias, architectural map layouts, and hidden Easter eggs. Critics have long praised these supplementary materials as museum-grade preservation, making this compilation the definitive—and currently only—way to experience these classics on contemporary hardware.</p>
<p>Running from July 24 through July 27, this limited-time trial coincides with a broader promotional discount covering the first three titles featured in *Master Collection Volume 1*. With *Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2*—which brings together <em>Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots</em>, <em>Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker</em>, and <em>Metal Gear: Ghost Babel</em>—scheduled for launch on August 27, there is no better moment to dust off your tactical cardboard box.</p>
<p>Clocking in at <a href="https://howlongtobeat.com/game/5908" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">roughly 11 hours for a standard playthrough</a>, the primary campaign of the original *MGS* can easily be conquered over the course of a single weekend.</p>
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<p>Additional titles available for free sampling through the weekend of July 24 include:</p>
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<li><em>Icarus</em></li>
<li><em>Killing Floor 3</em></li>
<li><em>Firefighting Simulator: Ignite</em></li>
<li><em>Unrailed 2: Back on Track</em></li>
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<p>For those seeking permanent additions to their library at zero cost, Steam is also offering <em>Yet Another Zombie Defense HD</em> alongside <em>The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu — Lost Explorers' Swords Pack</em>. The latter serves as an expansion for Ace Team's cooperative venture, which debuted earlier this month to generally favorable reviews.</p>
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