Happy Snake Year! 2025 marks both the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac and the anticipated release of a major Metal Gear Solid title. Let's explore what this auspicious year holds for the franchise.
A Serendipitous Alignment
David Hayter, the iconic voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, celebrated the Year of the Snake on Bluesky, hinting at a potentially significant year for the character and the franchise. His return as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater further solidifies this connection.
Konami cleverly acknowledged this coincidence with a New Year's greeting video featuring Taiko drummers and calligraphy, culminating in a bold "SNAKE YEAR" announcement. This emphasizes the dual significance of 2025 – both for the zodiac and for Solid Snake's return.
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 affirmed their commitment to delivering a highly polished and high-quality product in 2025. This is a significant challenge they are 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 enhanced visuals, gameplay refinements incorporating Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain mechanics, and fresh voice work from the original cast.
