Metal Slug Awakening Season 4 is a triumphant return to form for one of the most beloved run-and-gun franchises in history. It manages to capture the frantic, pixel-perfect energy of the original arcade cabinets while modernizing the visuals and progression systems for a 2026 audience. The 'Season 4' content specifically brings some much-needed variety to the boss encounters and introduces a few new vehicles that are an absolute blast to pilot.
What I love most is that the 'soul' of Metal Slug—the humor, the over-the-top explosions, and the incredible character animations—is fully intact. While there are gacha elements for weapons and characters, the core gameplay is skill-dependent enough that a veteran player can still dominate. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s arguably the best action game on the App Store right now.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.17.0Mon Feb 02 2026
1. Season 6 Starts
2. New Character Debuts
3. New Weapon Update
4. Main Story Update
[Mech Troops Rise! Rally at Ice Pole - Version Update Content]
1. New Adventure Stages Unlocked: Robotic Soldiers Emerge, Journey to the Ice Pinnacle. Unleash the Crisis of the Ice Source and Fight for Survival!
2. New Gameplay: Phantasmic Geocenter: Brand-new PVE gameplay, vast map, and a thrilling mowing experience!
3. New Combat Unit: Source Energy Mech: Robotic Soldiers Emerge to Reinforce the Battlefield! Experience Season 4's All-New Combat with the Energy Core Mech!
4. New Joint Operation - Abyss: The Eternal Winter Valley is located on the periphery of the polar region, yet its core temperature is even lower than that of the Ice Pole. This anomaly has drawn the attention of the regular military. Through investigation, it was discovered that the Morden Army has established a secret base in the valley: developing an ice - source - like device, maintaining its operation with plundered dissolved elements, and secretly manufacturing a large number of dissolved - element mechas to support the Ice Source Plan... The Abyss Operation has been upgraded again. The joint team needs to penetrate deep into the valley to foil the Morden Army's conspiracy.
5. New Weapon Plasma Cannon: Light - weight handheld high - tech weapon that can convert ordinary fuel into an energy substance called plasma. Under the influence of positive and negative poles, ionic energy forms highly concentrated plasma projectiles. Upon hitting a target, they can cause explosive damage.
6. New Character Freyja: A girl full of vitality, lively and cute, strong and brave, and bursting with a sense of justice. She worked together with everyone to prevent the outbreak of the Ice Source Crisis and protect the precious Vitins Ruins and the Ice Pole Continent.
7. New Character Mai Shiranui: A beautiful martial artist from the East, the leading ninja of the Shiranui style.\ Following the legend of the eternal flame, she and the Alloy Squad will join hands to face all the challenges ahead. Only the flame can melt the solid ice, and only then can one be reborn from the fire!
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Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Otherworld Expedition: Journey to the East – Version Update Highlights
1. New Story: Journey to the East
After the Battle of Mars, Earth finally embraced long-awaited peace. To prepare for unknown cosmic threats, the Regular Army took the initiative to explore new civilizations across the stars. Through combined efforts, Andrew Town was transformed into a true starship, setting out once again under Marco’s command. Yet humanity’s first attempt at interstellar diplomacy proved far from smooth. During the voyage, the fleet encountered a black hole and was drawn into a dimensional realm infused with classical Eastern charm—cutting off all contact with Earth...
2. New Hero: Phoenix
Phoenix, the current Empress of the Zhaohua Realm and bearer of the Celestial Jade Talisman, stands as one of the Ark Alliance’s most distinguished leaders. Groomed from childhood as an heir, she mastered the art of understanding human nature, turning psychology into her greatest strength. As she matured into an exceptional empress, Phoenix became a true strategist of the mind, able to perceive the thoughts of others with ease.
The Zhaohua Realm is famed for its Qimen technology, and divination has become a popular cultural pastime. Phoenix herself is an avid enthusiast, though she cautions against excessive reliance on fortune-telling.
3. New Weapon: Arc Gun
The powerful Arc Gun is about to enter the arsenal! First developed in the Zhaohua Realm, its design draws inspiration from the traditional Eastern ring-hilted sword. Launching agile, leaping arcs of electricity as its barrage, the weapon embodies the Eastern symbolism of summoning heavenly thunder to vanquish evil and uphold justice.
4. New Gameplay: Joint Operation – Abyss
Following the Battle of Mars, Marco and his companions unexpectedly fell into an otherworldly dimension steeped in Eastern aesthetics. This mysterious realm mirrors Earth’s ecosystem, making it suitable for human survival.
The new season of Joint Operation: Abyss begins! Commanders must unite their forces to confront powerful bosses within this exotic space, secure victory in perilous expeditions, and claim abundant rewards.
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Metal Slug Awakening Season 4 brings the legendary SNK arcade experience to your mobile device with stunning 3D graphics and classic run-and-gun action. Play as Marco, Tarma, Eri, or Fio as you blast through hordes of enemies and massive mechanical bosses. Season 4 introduces brand new maps, exclusive character skins, and the 'Joint Operation' mode where you can team up with players worldwide. With optimized mobile controls and the iconic humor of the series, the mission begins now!
Officially licensed SNK run-and-gun action
Stunning 3D reimagining of classic levels
Real-time cooperative multiplayer
Massive Season 4 content drop
Always watch for the red 'warning' zones on the floor. In Season 4, bosses have more multi-stage attacks that require vertical movement.
Jump into the SV-001 tank for massive damage and temporary invulnerability to standard projectiles.
Yes, the game features an Arena mode where you can test your skills against other players.