Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter rings in 2025, the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, with a special greeting. Discover what exciting developments await the Metal Gear Solid franchise this year!
A Fortunate Coincidence
David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared a celebratory New Year's message on Bluesky, highlighting the auspicious timing of 2025 as the Year of the Snake. With a new Metal Gear Solid game on the horizon, it seems this could be Solid Snake's year as well. Hayter will reprise his iconic role in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Konami themselves acknowledged this coincidence with a New Year's video featuring Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake." The video culminated in a bold "SNAKE YEAR," emphasizing the dual significance of the year for both the zodiac and the legendary character.
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 told 4Gamer that delivering a high-quality, polished game in 2025 is a major goal and challenge.
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 new voice work from the original cast.
