Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid Celebrates 2025 with Snake-themed Festivities
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake, kicked off 2025 with a "Happy Snake Year" message, a fitting tribute given the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Snake coinciding with the anticipated release of a major Metal Gear title. Let's delve into what this auspicious year might hold for the franchise.
A Serendipitous Alignment
Hayter, known for voicing both Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared his New Year's greeting on Bluesky, highlighting the symbolic connection between the Year of the Snake and the imminent arrival of a new Metal Gear game. He's set to reprise his role as Solid Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Konami cleverly acknowledged this coincidence with a celebratory YouTube video featuring a dynamic Taiko drum performance and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake." The video culminates with a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration, underscoring the dual significance of 2025 for both the zodiac and the legendary Solid Snake.
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 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 beloved 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 fresh voice work and additional dialogue from the original cast.
