Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Includes a Warning for Content That 'May Be Considered Outdated'

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Whether in the incest themes in Otacon's backstory or the series' overall leering approach to women, Metal Gear Solid is no stranger to controversy. Noting this, Konami has seen fit to include a content warning in the opening of each of the major games in the collection, which include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, and Metal Gear Solid 3 as well as versions of the original 8-bit games.

According to Gamesradar, which first spotted the content warning during the recent round of previews, the collection contains the following message warning players about elements that "may be considered outdated."

The message declines to name Hideo Kojima, who is closely associated with the series. Kojima, who was fired shortly before the completion of Metal Gear Solid V, is not involved with the Master Collection or the upcoming MGS 3 remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta.

Konami's content warning bears a striking resemblance to the one utilized by Warner Bros. ahead of some of its golden age Looney Tunes cartoons, which contain content typically viewed as racist by modern audiences. It's not a common sight in video games, though.

Naturally, fans were quick to speculate on what specifically might have motivated the content warning. Apart from the above-mentioned invest themes, some pointed out that Metal Gear Solid 2 included a scene in which the President grabs Raiden's crotch, among other things. Needless to say, Metal Gear Solid has never been shy about being silly and risque with its humor.

One way or another, Konami says it is dedicated to providing an "authentic" Metal Gear Solid experience, telling IGN, "We want to add that the concept for this collection really is to provide the most authentic MGS experience possible, with minor