Celebrating the Year of the Snake with Solid Snake! 2025 marks both the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac and the highly anticipated release of a new Metal Gear Solid title. Read on for the latest updates!
A Serendipitous Year
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, wished fans a "Happy Snake Year" on Bluesky, highlighting the auspicious timing for the upcoming game. Hayter will reprise his role as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
Konami also acknowledged this coincidence with a celebratory video featuring Taiko drummers and calligraphy, culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" declaration.
While details have been scarce since the May 2024 announcement, a Tokyo Game Show demo, and trailer, Metal Gear Solid Delta producer Noriaki Okamura recently confirmed to 4Gamer that delivering a high-quality, polished game is their top priority for 2025. This presents a significant challenge, but also underscores their commitment to excellence.
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-gen enhancements, including the return of Phantom Pain mechanics, alongside new voice work from the original cast.