What Snake's Voice Actor Just Said Means for Metal Gear's Fu…
If Konami ever greenlights a new Metal Gear, Otsuka's willingness to return would give the project serious credibility with longtime fans - though a Kojima-less entry would still divide the community.
If Konami ever greenlights a new Metal Gear, Otsuka's willingness to return would give the project serious credibility with longtime fans - though a Kojima-less entry would still divide the community.
Key points - Akio Otsuka is the Japanese voice actor for Solid Snake and Big Boss. - Otsuka previously vowed never to work on Metal Gear without Hideo Kojima. - He now says Konami should give fans another Metal Gear game. - Kojima has moved on to other projects since leaving Konami. - No new Metal Gear game has been officially announced by Konami.
Timeline - 1998: Akio Otsuka begins voicing Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid. - 2015: Hideo Kojima and Konami part ways, ending his involvement with Metal Gear. - Now: Otsuka says Konami should give fans another Metal Gear game despite Kojima's absence.
FAQ
Q: Is a new Metal Gear game actually happening? A: Nothing has been confirmed. Otsuka's comments are his own opinion, and Konami has not announced a new Metal Gear title.
Q: Why did Otsuka change his mind about voicing Snake? A: He previously said he wouldn't work on Metal Gear without Kojima, but now feels Konami should give fans what they want.
Q: Is Hideo Kojima involved in Metal Gear anymore? A: No. Kojima left Konami in 2015 and has since worked on other projects like Death Stranding.
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