Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid voice actor David Hayter rings in 2025, the Year of the Snake, with a special greeting. What does this auspicious year hold for the iconic franchise? Let's delve in.
A Serendipitous Celebration
David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, took to Bluesky to wish fans a Happy Snake Year, highlighting the coincidental alignment of 2025 with the Chinese zodiac. With a highly anticipated new Metal Gear Solid title on the horizon, this could be Snake's year indeed! Hayter will reprise his role as Solid Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Konami itself acknowledged this fortunate coincidence with a New Year's video featuring Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake," culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration. The message is clear: 2025 is not just the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, but also the year of Solid Snake.
Since its May 2024 announcement, including a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, 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 release in 2025 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 and additional dialogue from the original voice cast.
