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 Alignment
David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared a celebratory New Year's message on Bluesky, highlighting the Year of the Snake's coincidence with the anticipated release of a new Metal Gear Solid title. With a new game on the horizon, 2025 could indeed be Snake's year. Hayter is confirmed to reprise his role as Solid Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Konami cleverly acknowledged this synchronicity with a New Year's video featuring a dynamic Taiko drum performance and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake." The video culminates with a bold "SNAKE YEAR," underscoring the significance for both the zodiac and the legendary character.
Since its May 2024 announcement, accompanied by a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, updates on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater have been relatively scarce. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke with 4Gamer, a Japanese gaming news site, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality product 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-generation enhancements, including the return of Phantom Pain mechanics and fresh voice work from the original cast, adding new layers to the iconic story.
