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 special New Year's message. Read on for exciting news about the franchise's upcoming release!

A Serendipitous Celebration

David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, took to Bluesky to wish fans a Happy Snake Year, highlighting the auspicious timing of 2025 aligning with both the Chinese zodiac and the anticipated release of a new Metal Gear Solid title. Hayter is confirmed to reprise his role as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

Konami themselves acknowledged this fortunate coincidence with a celebratory YouTube video. The video features a spirited Taiko drum performance alongside a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake," culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" announcement.

Since its May 2024 announcement, accompanied by 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, emphasizing their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality game 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 a 2025 release 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.