Question 1

Can I install Metal Slug: Awakening on PC without Steam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HAOPLAY provides an official standalone Windows loader, which PlayBound opens directly.

Question 2

Which regional PC version should I use?

Accepted Answer

HAOPLAY serves the global release. Players in Southeast Asia should check the official VNGGames portal because accounts and service availability can differ by region.

Question 3

How much storage does the standalone client need?

Accepted Answer

Allow roughly 10 GB of free space for the installed client and additional room for updates.

Question 4

Is this the old community Metal Slug remake?

Accepted Answer

No. This entry now covers the officially licensed Metal Slug: Awakening published through HAOPLAY and regional partners.

Question 5

Does Metal Slug: Awakening support multiplayer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is an online game with cooperative and competitive activities, although PlayBound does not host its publisher-operated servers.

Question 6

Does it support controllers?

Accepted Answer

The game is designed for action controls, but PlayBound is keeping this entry in Testing until we verify the standalone PC client’s controller behavior ourselves.

Action	Default input
Move / aim	`Left / Right Stick`
Jump	`A / Cross`

Action	Default input
Fire	`X / Square`
Skill / grenade	`Face buttons / bumpers`
Switch weapon	`Y / Triangle`

Action	Default input
Fire / jump	`On-screen action buttons`
Use skill / vehicle	`Context buttons`

Metal Slug: Awakening controls

Controller

Touch

Metal Slug: Awakening