Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter celebrates the new year with a "Happy Snake Year" message, as 2025 aligns perfectly with the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Dive into what this year might hold for the iconic game series!

Happy Snake Year 2025

An Eventful Coincidence

Screenshot from David Hayter’s Bluesky

Metal Gear's beloved voice actor, David Hayter, who brings Solid Snake and Big Boss to life, kicked off the new year with a special message on his Bluesky account. He highlighted that 2025 is not only the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac but also a pivotal year for the series, with a new title on the horizon. Fans can look forward to Hayter reprising his iconic role as Solid Snake in the much-anticipated remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

The alignment of 2025 being both the Year of the Snake and the release year for the new installment is a remarkable coincidence. Konami celebrated this synchronicity with a vibrant video on their official YouTube channel. Titled "New Year's Greetings," it features three Taiko drummers and a calligraphy artist elegantly writing the kanji for "snake." The video culminates with "SNAKE YEAR" in bold caps, symbolizing that 2025 is a significant year for both the zodiac and Solid Snake.

Since the game's announcement in May 2024, followed by a trailer and demo at the Tokyo Game Show, fans have eagerly awaited more details. In a recent interview with the Japanese gaming site 4Gamer, Metal Gear Solid Delta producer Noriaki Okamura shared that one of their key objectives for 2025 is to deliver a highly polished and top-quality gaming experience.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is scheduled for release in 2025 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. This remake of the 2004 classic, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, promises next-generation enhancements, including the integration of Phantom Pain mechanics, fresh voice-overs, and additional lines from the original cast.