{"id":9668,"date":"2026-09-11T02:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-2027-switch-2-ps5\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T02:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T18:22:43","slug":"metal-slug-ultimate-collection-2027-switch-2-ps5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-2027-switch-2-ps5\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Slug Ultimate Collection: All 10 Games Coming in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary run-and-gun series is making its biggest comeback yet. SNK revealed <strong>Metal Slug Ultimate Collection<\/strong> during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snk-corp.co.jp\/us\/games\/metalslug_ultimate_collection\/\">September 2026 Nintendo Direct<\/a>, bringing all ten classic entries into a single package slated for 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. If you ever pumped coins into a NEOGEO cabinet in Singapore, this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tF62iHdOBbc\" title=\"METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION | Announcement Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION | Announcement Trailer \u2014 via SNK OFFICIAL on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>All 10 Metal Slug Games in One Package<\/h2>\n<p>The collection spans the entire mainline history of the franchise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug<\/strong> (1996, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 2<\/strong> (1998, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug X<\/strong> (1999, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 3<\/strong> (2000, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 4<\/strong> (2002, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 5<\/strong> (2003, NEOGEO MVS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug Advance<\/strong> (2004, Game Boy Advance)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 6<\/strong> (2006, PlayStation 2)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug 7<\/strong> (2008, Nintendo DS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Slug Location Test Version<\/strong> (unreleased arcade prototype)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-desert-gameplay.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Slug Ultimate Collection desert stage gameplay with helicopter enemy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SNK Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The handheld entries \u2014 Advance and 7 \u2014 have been historically tricky to revisit without original hardware, so seeing them in the same package as the arcade originals is a welcome move.<\/p>\n<h2>The Location Test Version Nobody Has Ever Played<\/h2>\n<p>The standout addition is the <strong>Metal Slug Location Test Version<\/strong>, a prototype of the original game that was used for arcade operator testing in 1995 and 1996 before the commercial release. It was never sold to the public and has been essentially locked away since. SNK describes it as &#8220;the legendary Location Test Version that was rarely shown to the public&#8221; \u2014 making its inclusion here genuinely historic for fans of the series and of arcade preservation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-beach-gameplay.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Slug Ultimate Collection beach stage with prisoner rescue scene\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SNK Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Modern Features, Faithful Emulation<\/h2>\n<p>Emulation is handled by <strong>M2<\/strong>, the studio behind acclaimed ports like the Sega Ages line, which means careful attention to how the original games feel. Quality-of-life additions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick Save and Quick Load<\/li>\n<li>Rewind (turn back time by a few seconds)<\/li>\n<li>Score Attack and Speed Run modes<\/li>\n<li>Online co-op for supported titles<\/li>\n<li>Global online leaderboards and replay sharing<\/li>\n<li>Combat School mode \u2014 a tutorial for newcomers to the series<\/li>\n<li>Gallery mode with artwork, music, and historical materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-coop-boat.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Slug Ultimate Collection two-player co-op boat stage in the jungle\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SNK Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What to Expect for Singapore Gamers<\/h2>\n<p>Metal Slug 1\u20133 and X were fixtures in Singapore arcades and gaming cafes throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, and the series has a loyal following here. The collection arrives on Steam with no confirmed region restrictions, so Singapore PC players should have full access when it releases in 2027. Pricing in SGD has not yet been announced by SNK. Keep an eye on the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3975260\/METAL_SLUG_ULTIMATE_COLLECTION\/\">Steam page<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<p>For console players, Switch 2 and PS5 versions are coming, though SGD pricing from local retailers is to be confirmed closer to launch. The broad multi-platform release \u2014 Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam \u2014 means there should be a version for every Singapore gamer regardless of preferred platform.<\/p>\n<p>SNK has also confirmed that separate new Metal Slug games are in development, so this collection appears to be part of a broader franchise revival. The unnamed new title has not been detailed yet. For now, <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">follow our game news<\/a> for updates as they come.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SGD pricing to be confirmed; new Metal Slug game title to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SNK announces Metal Slug Ultimate Collection \u2014 10 classic run-and-gun games for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and Steam in 2027, including a rare unreleased arcade prototype.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[1532,45,64,560,396],"class_list":["post-9668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-metal-slug","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-ps5","tag-retro-gaming","tag-snk"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/metal-slug-ultimate-collection-key-art.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2vW","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6449,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-august-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9668,"position":0},"title":"MGS1 Free on Steam Now \u2014 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Out August 27","date":"July 25, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Metal Gear Solid 1 is completely free on Steam until 28 July (1 AM SGT) \u2014 and it's a tease for the real news: Master Collection Vol. 2 arrives 27 August with MGS4, Peace Walker, and Ghost Babel.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-featured.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":7353,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-mgs4-august-27-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9668,"position":1},"title":"MGS4 Finally Leaves PS3 \u2014 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Out August 27","date":"August 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 lands on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 27 \u2014 and it finally brings MGS4 and Peace Walker to modern platforms for the very first time.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol2-ps-store-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":8038,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/fatal-fury-cotw-duck-king-august-27-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":9668,"position":2},"title":"Duck King Drops 27 August in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves \u2014 Full Gameplay Trailer Out","date":"August 17, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Duck King's full gameplay trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is live \u2014 the hip-hop dance master hits PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC on 27 August. 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