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

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

A Serendipitous Alignment

David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, took to Bluesky to wish fans a Happy Snake Year. With a new Metal Gear game on the horizon, 2025 looks to be a pivotal year for the character. Hayter is confirmed to reprise his role as Solid Snake in the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.

The timing is remarkably fitting. Konami themselves acknowledged the Year of the Snake coincidence with a celebratory YouTube video featuring taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake," culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration. This underscores the significance of 2025 not only for the Chinese zodiac but also for Solid Snake's return.

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, highlighting the development team's commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality game in 2025 – a significant challenge they're tackling head-on.

Set for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater promises a next-generation remake of the 2004 classic. Expect enhanced visuals, the return of Phantom Pain mechanics, and new voice work from the original cast, adding fresh layers to this beloved title.