Metal Slug Ultimate Collection
SNK Announces 10-Game Metal Slug Collection for 2027 Release
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Metal Slug XX, the updated version of Metal Slug 7, is not included in the compilation.
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The collection’s announcement addresses criticism of existing PC releases, which Prima Games says are particularly bare-bones and affected by significant input lag; M2’s involvement is presented as a reason for confidence in the new emulation.
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The location-test version of the original Metal Slug is described as appearing on consoles for the first time, giving players access to a build that has been unavailable to console audiences for 30 years.
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The compilation was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation, and its Steam page is already accepting wishlists.
SNK is bringing 10 Metal Slug games to modern platforms in 2027 with the Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary Noisy Pixel. The compilation lands on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring every major entry through Metal Slug 7 plus Metal Slug Advance and a never-before-released location-test version of the original game Invision Community.
M2, the studio behind technically precise retro game re-releases, is handling the emulation Prima Games. The move signals SNK's commitment to quality — existing PC versions have suffered from bare-bones features and input lag issues. The collection will include online co-op, rewind functions, score attacks, and an art gallery Noisy Pixel.
A Rare Arcade Build Comes to Consoles After 30 Years
The collection's standout feature is the location-test version of Metal Slug's original arcade release Noisy Pixel. This pre-release build has never appeared on home consoles before. Arcade enthusiasts and completionists have had access only through rare cabinet finds. Now, console players get their first shot at this slice of gaming history Invision Community.
What's Included—And What's Not—In The Package
The 10-game lineup covers every major Metal Slug title through Metal Slug 7 and includes Metal Slug Advance Invigen Global. One notable omission: Metal Slug XX, the enhanced version of Metal Slug 7, is not included in this collection Games Asylum. Players seeking the expanded XX content will need to look elsewhere.
Modern Features Bring Arcade Classics to Today's Players
Beyond the core games, the collection bundles modern conveniences arcade fans never had. Online co-op lets players tackle campaigns together remotely Noisy Pixel. Rewind and save features erase the penalty for tough moments. Score and time-attack modes add competitive depth Invision Community. A museum section displays artwork, music, and franchise history for deep dives into Metal Slug's legacy.
M2's Track Record Addresses Long-Running PC Port Complaints
SNK tapped M2 for emulation and preservation work—a deliberate choice to fix past mistakes Prima Games. Previous PC releases suffered from bare-bones features and significant input lag that frustrated players. M2's reputation for technically accurate re-releases of classic games offers confidence this 2027 collection will finally deliver the quality Metal Slug deserves Prima Games. Wishlists are already live on Steam and supported platforms.
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