This guide explains how to change wallpaper in the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection version of MGS1.
The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is here and is the perfect opportunity for MGS fans to dive back into the series. While the collection can’t reasonably be called a remaster, it has made some subtle changes to Metal Gear Solid, Sons of Liberty, and Snake Eater.
Make no mistake, however, MGS1 in the Master Collection is pretty much the same game that was released 25 years ago. As a result, it is stuck in 4:3 aspect ratio which leaves black bars on either side of the screen. Thankfully, developer Virtuos has added a feature to try and make things a bit easier on the eye.
You can choose from a series of wallpapers and these will fill the black bars. While it isn’t the same as true widescreen, it does trick you (if only momentarily) into thinking you’re playing in 16:9. With that being said, when I first got stuck into MGS1, I was keen to know how to apply a wallpaper. After some tinkering in the menus, I managed to figure it out.
How to change wallpaper in MGS1 (Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1)
To change wallpaper in MGS1, pause the game and press the PS button. Press Circle to back out of the PS5 Home Screen and the Stance Menu will appear. Go to ‘Screen’ and then go to the ‘Wallpaper’ option. Choose which wallpaper you would like to use and then press Circle to confirm.
Once you have completed these steps, the black bars will be replaced with your chosen wallpaper. This feature is only available in MGS1 as the other two Metal Gear Solid games are widescreen.
It is unclear why there is no dedicated button or method for accessing the Stance Menu. However, it is likely related to the minimal changes Virtuous has made to the games in the Master Collection.
For the most part, the games are entirely unchanged and incorporating the Stance Menu directly into MGS1 would’ve required additional work that was apparently deemed unnecessary.
Unfortunately, this makes accessing the Stance Menu somewhat convoluted. However, it’s quite straightforward once you know what to do.
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