Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 Lands on Switch eShop Charts

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has snuck onto the Switch eShop charts this week, landing at #21 on the overall list. That sounds modest, but flip to the download-only chart and the stealth classic sits at #7 — a split that says more about how handheld players buy games than the raw ranking suggests.

The Master Collection’s debut arrives during a quiet stretch for Switch releases, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still squatting on top and the usual evergreen Nintendo titles holding the middle. For portable-only owners, the download chart is the more honest pulse: no retail box, no physical collectors bump, just direct purchases from the eShop — and Vol. 2 is clearly finding its audience there.

The Download-Only Chart Is the Handheld Reality Check

The gap between #21 and #7 isn’t a glitch; it’s a signal — the same one Elden Ring sent when it topped the Switch 2 eShop. The overall eShop chart leans on physical-copy nostalgia, but the download-only ranking strips away retail noise and exposes what handheld players actually pull down on a Tuesday. A collection of classic Metal Gear titles — including the once-PS3-exclusive MGS4, now portable at last — fits the portable form naturally: stealth runs, codec scenes, and mission-based pacing all suit quick sessions on the couch or the commute. Vol. 2 lands at #7, just behind Stardew Valley and Deltarune, which means it’s already brushing shoulders with the download chart’s usual suspects. If you’re planning to grab it for your Switch, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on Amazon is a quick way to add it to your library.