Metal Gear Solid Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Snake Year Performance for Snake

Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid voice actor, David Hayter, rings in 2025 – the Year of the Snake – with a celebratory message. This auspicious coincidence aligns perfectly with the highly anticipated release of a new Metal Gear Solid title. Let's explore what's in store for the franchise this year!

A Serendipitous Year of the Snake

David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared a New Year's greeting on Bluesky, highlighting the Year of the Snake. This symbolic connection foreshadows a potentially significant year for the character and the franchise as a whole, especially with the upcoming remake. Hayter will reprise his role as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Konami cleverly acknowledged this coincidence with a New Year's video featuring Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake." The video concluded with "SNAKE YEAR" in bold capital letters, emphasizing the dual significance for both the zodiac and Solid Snake himself.

Since its May 2024 announcement, including a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has remained relatively quiet. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke to 4Gamer, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality product in 2025 – a significant challenge they've set for themselves.

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 new voice work and additional dialogue from the original voice cast.