Snake Year slithers into Metal Gear Solid

Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid Celebrates 2025 with Snake-Themed Festivities

Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter kicked off the Year of the Snake (a fortuitous coincidence given the game's namesake) with a celebratory message. With a highly anticipated new Metal Gear installment on the horizon, 2025 looks set to be a significant year for the franchise.

A Serendipitous Alignment

Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared his New Year's wishes on Bluesky, highlighting the symbolic connection between the Year of the Snake and the upcoming release. His return as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater adds to the excitement.

Konami also acknowledged this auspicious alignment with a celebratory video featuring taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist showcasing the kanji for "snake." The video culminated with a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration, emphasizing the dual significance for both the zodiac and the iconic 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 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, 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, along with new voice work from the original cast.