Happy Snake Year! Metal Gear Solid Celebrates 2025 with Snake-Themed Festivities
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake, rings in the Year of the Snake (2025 according to the Chinese zodiac) with a special greeting. This auspicious timing coincides perfectly with the highly anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
A Serendipitous Alignment
Hayter, known for his roles as both Solid Snake and Big Boss, shared a New Year's message on Bluesky, highlighting the symbolic significance of the Year of the Snake for both the zodiac and the legendary character. His return as Solid Snake in the Delta: Snake Eater remake adds another layer to this exciting confluence of events.
Konami themselves acknowledged this fortunate coincidence with a celebratory video on YouTube. The video features a captivating performance by Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist creating the kanji for "snake," culminating in a bold declaration of "SNAKE YEAR!"
While details have been scarce since the game's May 2024 announcement, a Tokyo Game Show demo, and trailer, producer Noriaki Okamura recently spoke to 4Gamer. He emphasized their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality game in 2025, highlighting the challenge and ambition of this goal.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the beloved 2004 title, 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 from the original cast.
