Here are the PC requirements for Metal Gear Solid 4

What's the News?

Konami has officially announced the minimum PC system requirements for Metal Gear Solid 4, which is set to be included in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2. For PC gamers in India and worldwide, the current revealed specifications indicate a baseline requirement of an Intel Core i5-9600K processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card. The exact model of the GeForce GTX GPU has not been fully disclosed at this time.

Why This Matters for Your PC Build

The partial reveal of Metal Gear Solid 4's PC requirements gives us a glimpse into the game's potential hardware demands. The Intel Core i5-9600K, a 9th generation CPU, suggests that MGS4 won't be an extremely demanding title CPU-wise for modern systems. For many Indian gamers who have upgraded their rigs in the last few years, a processor equivalent to or newer than the i5-9600K is already standard, making this a comfortable requirement. Similarly, 16GB of RAM has become the sweet spot for gaming PCs, so most current builds will already meet or exceed this.

However, the crucial missing piece is the full NVIDIA GeForce GTX model. Without this, it's difficult to gauge the precise GPU horsepower needed. If the requirement leans towards an older mid-range card like a GTX 1060 or GTX 1650, then a vast number of Indian gamers with budget to mid-range setups would be well-covered. If it's something higher, it might prompt some upgrades for those on entry-level GPUs. We expect the game, being an older title re-released, to be optimized for a wider range of hardware, but confirmation on the GPU is key for definitive advice.

Indian Pricing & Availability

Since the Intel Core i5-9600K is a 9th generation processor, it is no longer readily available as a new component in the Indian retail market. Builders looking for a new CPU would typically opt for much newer generations (12th gen, 13th gen, or 14th gen Intel, or AMD's Ryzen 5000/7000 series) which offer significantly better performance per rupee. For those building new PCs, these newer processors will comfortably surpass the i5-9600K's performance. The 16GB RAM requirement is easily met with affordable DDR4 or DDR5 kits, which are widely available across India from various manufacturers at competitive prices.

Regarding the NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPU, without the specific model, it's challenging to discuss pricing. However, if the requirement turns out to be an older GTX card, such GPUs are primarily found in the used market in India. Many existing Indian gamers might already possess a suitable GTX card, making an upgrade unnecessary for just this title. For new builds, current-generation GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX 3050/4050 or AMD RX 6600/7600 would offer significantly superior performance compared to any likely older GTX requirement, ensuring smooth gameplay and future-proofing.

PCBuilderHub Verdict

Wait for Full Specs. While the CPU and RAM requirements are fairly modest and easily met by most modern gaming PCs in India, the incomplete GPU specification makes it premature to give a definitive hardware recommendation solely based on this announcement. For new PC builders, rest assured that any mid-range or high-end build configured today will comfortably exceed these minimums. For existing users, hold off on any GPU upgrade decisions for Metal Gear Solid 4 until Konami releases the complete and final graphics card requirements. Your current system might already be good enough!