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 message for fans. What does this auspicious year hold for the iconic Metal Gear series? Let's explore!

A Serendipitous Celebration

David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, took to Bluesky to wish everyone a Happy Snake Year, highlighting the intriguing coincidence of 2025 being both the Year of the Snake and the anticipated release year for a new Metal Gear title. With Hayter reprising his role as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, it truly seems like Snake's year!

Konami itself acknowledged this fortunate alignment with a celebratory New Year's video on YouTube. The video featured a dynamic Taiko drum performance and calligraphy artistry, culminating in a bold declaration: SNAKE YEAR. This emphasizes the dual significance of the year—both for the Chinese zodiac and for Solid Snake's return.

Since its May 2024 announcement, followed by a Tokyo Game Show trailer and demo, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has remained relatively quiet. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke with 4Gamer, highlighting their commitment to delivering a highly polished, high-quality game in 2025—a significant challenge they're tackling head-on.

Launching sometime in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater promises a next-generation remake of the 2004 classic. Expect enhancements including the return of Phantom Pain mechanics, along with new voice work and dialogue from the original cast.