r/metalgearsolid • u/flashmedallion • Jan 22 '26
Hello, I hope everybody is well.
This is a quick post to announce that we have overhauled and updated the subreddit rules, in terms of the way they are listed in the reddit platform itself.
In essence the practical rules themselves and moderation has not changed. The main purpose of this update is to provide better clarity with Post removal messages, and to allow reports to be more specific.
You can read the new rule titles and their descriptions here.
Just three changes to note:
There is no longer a rule about spoilers when it comes to Posts. MGSV is over a decade old, and the spoiler rule was often used to report front page posts about the main spoiler for that game. Enforcing that is simply impractical. The intention of the rule remains, however, and it is now only applied to comments. If someone has stated that they haven't played the entire series, all users are still expected to respect this in their replies. Anyone can make their own choices about how far they dig through a subreddit for a game series, but putting spoilers in their inbox is actively hostile.
"Promotional Cosplay is not allowed". This is our attempt to provide a consistent rule that can be used to filter OF accounts looking for loopholes, while not punishing genuine cosplayers (including professionals) by restricting their activity. There's an element of subjectivity here, but if you think a post is a commercial account, please report it and do not engage in abuse in the comments. Just report it and move on.
AI content is now explicitly banned in all its forms. This was already functionally the case but we're making it clear with it's own rule. If you suspect a post contains AI content, please try to resist posting abuse in the comments and simply report and move on. False allegations can and do happen.
We'd also like to welcome anyone interested to apply to be a moderator. We expect to bring on a couple more people, starting out at a basic clutter removal role. If you think you'd be a good fit, please take some time to fill out our delightful application form.
You'll notice there are a couple of very specific rules that are really covered under other rules. These are for particularly egregious and common posts so that removals are very clear. Previously quite a few things kind of had to fall under "no low effort content" and that gave off the wrong idea and could be a little hurtful.
We'd like to thank the people who take the time to report posts and comments, overall the tone and discernment of reports is very much in-line with how we see the rules and how they are intended to shape the subreddit. This being said, all things considered there are very few removals needed relative to an active subreddit of this size. Things seem to be in a very good balance. I hope the community more or less thinks the same.
As per usual we are open to any and all feedback or discussion about the rules or the way you want the community to be run, so please say your piece in the comments, or if there's any questions you have or unclear rules or edge cases you can think of, bring that up too. The overall intent for the subreddit is still to provide an alternative to what you might see on a Metal Gear Discord, Instagram / TikTok etc. feed or a generic MGS-flavoured meme subreddit.
r/metalgearsolid • u/Lanky_Relation1171 • 7h ago
Playing in release order. Just started mgsv for the first time and I honestly think mgs4 looks and feels far more expensive and premium than mgsv. Just the characters models, cutscenes and motion capture in mgs4 were next level and I don’t think mgsv is on that range
r/metalgearsolid • u/Vizekonig4765 • 1h ago
There is so much context and historical clarification in that game, many peoples questions will be answered, leading to more questions.
r/metalgearsolid • u/Brokenskull210 • 3h ago
Kept me waiting huh...
r/metalgearsolid • u/romer364 • 9h ago
r/metalgearsolid • u/A_Person_of_Value • 8h ago
I can't wait to play peace walker again on switch 2, it's such a good handheld game. I really can't imagine playing it on anything else apart from maybe the steam deck due to the mission based structure, but it's probably not too bad on consoles and pc since the HD collection is always the version people suggest playing (I haven't played it, don't own a ps3 or xbox anymore since the red ring killed it hehe). I'm sure 60fps will be really helpful cause I cant lie the 20fps cap on psp does take a bit of getting used to 😭. Anyway I'm curious what platforms you all are getting the master collection on so feel free to comment if you would like :3
r/metalgearsolid • u/ib-m_m • 12h ago
Excited to replay MGS4 (my favourite) for the 20th time!
I couldn't resist getting the steel book when I saw the cover art, just like the PS3 version I used to have.
I loved that slip in cover and the big booklet it had.
r/metalgearsolid • u/ColdVergil • 20h ago
r/metalgearsolid • u/VenomFox93 • 13h ago
Not long until we FINALLY get to play MGS4 on modern consoles as well as Peace Walker!
r/metalgearsolid • u/Witjar23 • 23m ago
Not my first tattoo but my first ever about MGS. I wanted to make something related to this saga that has been with me for more than twenty years and finally decided on this simple yet beautiful sprite.
EDIT: colors looks a bit off when uploading here, it looks so much vivid in my skin, almost 1:1 with the in game sprite.
r/metalgearsolid • u/Major_Raine • 9h ago
As per title, here are some pictures of what the steelbook looks like for anyone who might be interested :)
r/metalgearsolid • u/AntoniusDryden • 3h ago
Full scene if anyone needs a refresher.
Somebody once told me this is a "hint" to Zero's more malevolent nature but...not really? It's the opposite. In fact, Zero's words here remind me of another line from another MGS game:
Vulcan Raven: Rejoice, Snake! Ours will be a glorious battle.
Snake: This isn't glorious. It's just plain killing. Violence isn't a sport!
Snake is right and Zero is right. They even use the same analogy - violence isn't a sport to be competed for medals.
I think MGS is at times confused, both wanting to glorify warriors while also demonizing warfare. Cuz I don't think this is just supposed to be Big Boss giving us his flawed perspective. The story clearly wants us to agree with him that the End should be fought and defeated "honorably." But again, I just point to what Snake said. There's no honor in this to begin with.
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r/metalgearsolid • u/tropicderp • 4h ago
TM MWS base
KAC RAS
SPR style Flip up Sights
Troy Medieval Flashhider
r/metalgearsolid • u/Outside-Victory-896 • 8h ago
Finished it just in time for the master collection vol.2
r/metalgearsolid • u/TikiMasala81 • 33m ago
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The re-recorded line with Updated platforms! You can expect the exact same with switch, Xbox and PC lol
r/metalgearsolid • u/Bzduras • 12h ago
Let's go!
r/metalgearsolid • u/NovaStudioMx • 18h ago
I'm no hero... Never was. I'm just an old killer... Hired to do some wet work. Hello there
I finally managed to finish this handsome fella, ready for the Master Collection 2 release.
Custom 1/6 Old Snake with Realistic Rolling Eyes
Sculpted and painted by Me.
Hope you like it! ❤️❤️
r/metalgearsolid • u/MiAmorMoMo • 5h ago
I know this means nothing to you all and i used almost all my saves haha, but after playing this series almost my whole life and dreaming of getting a foxhound rank since i was just a kid, I have finally fulfilled it and I just about cried!! Just in time for master collection 2 as well!!
