Metal Gear Solid Celebrates Year of the Snake

Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid voice actor David Hayter rings in 2025, the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, with a special message. What does this auspicious year hold for the iconic franchise? Let's delve in!

A Serendipitous Alignment

David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, took to Bluesky to wish fans a Happy Snake Year, highlighting the fortuitous timing with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release. This could indeed be Solid Snake's year! Hayter will reprise his legendary role in the remake.

The coincidence isn't lost on Konami. Their official YouTube channel featured a New Year's greeting video showcasing a dynamic Taiko drum performance alongside a calligraphy artist writing the kanji for "snake," culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" announcement.

Since its May 2024 announcement, including a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, news on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has been relatively quiet. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke to 4Gamer, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality game in 2025 – a significant challenge they're tackling head-on.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is slated for a 2025 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Expect next-gen enhancements, including the return of Phantom Pain mechanics, along with fresh voice work from the original cast.