Happy Snake Year! 2025 marks both the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac and a potentially significant year for the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Let's explore what's in store.
A Serendipitous Year of the Snake
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, wished fans a "Happy Snake Year" on Bluesky, highlighting the auspicious timing of 2025. With a new Metal Gear Solid game on the horizon, it seems fitting that it's also Snake's year! Hayter will reprise his role as Solid Snake in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake.
Konami themselves acknowledged this coincidence with a New Year's video featuring Taiko drummers and calligraphy celebrating the Year of the Snake. The video culminated in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" announcement, emphasizing the dual significance of 2025.
Since its May 2024 announcement, along with a trailer and Tokyo Game Show demo, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has been relatively quiet. However, producer Noriaki Okamura recently told 4Gamer that delivering a high-quality, polished game in 2025 is a major goal and challenge.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the 2004 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Expect next-gen enhancements, including the return of Phantom Pain mechanics, and new voice work from the original cast.
