A look at how the game was made using the classic 3D tool.

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Metal Gear Solid 4, originally released in 2008 for PlayStation 3, is coming to modern systems in August 2025 as part of Master Collection Vol. 2. The game was developed using Softimage XSI as the primary 3D tool. The development team used identical character models with the same polygon counts for both gameplay and cutscenes to ensure smooth transitions and maintain immersion. They also created custom tools for automated facial rig setups that provided advanced control over character expressions.

Throwback: Metal Gear Solid 4 In Softimage XSI