Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter rings in 2025, the Year of the Snake, with a celebratory message. This auspicious year coincides with the highly anticipated release of a new Metal Gear title, making it a truly momentous occasion for fans. Read on for details!
A Fortunate Convergence
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared a New Year's greeting on Bluesky, highlighting the serendipitous alignment of 2025 as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac and the projected launch year for the next Metal Gear installment. With Hayter reprising his role as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, this year promises to be a significant one for the legendary character.
Konami themselves acknowledged this coincidence with a celebratory YouTube video featuring a captivating performance by Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake." The video culminated with a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration, emphasizing the dual significance of the year for both the zodiac and the Metal Gear franchise.
Since its May 2024 announcement, accompanied by a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has remained relatively quiet. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke with 4Gamer, a Japanese gaming news site, expressing the team's commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality remake in 2025. This is a key goal and a significant challenge for the development team.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the beloved 2004 title Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is slated for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This next-generation remake will boast enhanced visuals, gameplay refinements incorporating mechanics from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and updated voice acting featuring the original cast.
