David Hayter, known for his role as Solid Snake and Big Boss, has finally shared his thoughts on Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. After eight years since its release, Hayter has broken his silence and played the game, stating that it is "pretty fun."

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is a highly acclaimed action-adventure video game developed by Kojima Productions and released in 2015. It is the final installment in the iconic Metal Gear Solid series created by Hideo Kojima. The game takes place in an open-world environment and follows the protagonist, Venom Snake, on a mission of revenge.

The casting of Kiefer Sutherland as the voice of the iconic Metal Gear Solid character instead of Hayter stirred controversy when the game was released.

Recently, David Hayter took to Twitter to share his reflections on playing MGS5: The Phantom Pain, admitting to purposely delaying his experience with the game. Despite the delay, Hayter expressed genuine surprise, noting, "This game's pretty fun." He also humorously teased Kiefer Sutherland's portrayal of Snake, referring to him as "Laryngitic Snake."

Hayter's absence from subsequent Metal Gear titles has fueled speculation and nostalgia among fans. Although Konami called him to record promotional material for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, there has been no official confirmation of his return for upcoming titles such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

While there are indications that Hayter may not be returning for Metal Gear Solid Delta, he has recently posted a photo of himself standing beside a cutout of the gray-haired Solid Snake, hinting at a possible Metal Gear Solid 4 announcement.

In October 2023, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 was released, reviving the classic title on modern platforms. A potential leak regarding Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has suggested the inclusion of Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, and The Phantom Pain, but no official confirmation has been made. Fans of Metal Gear Solid and David Hayter may be eagerly awaiting his potential return to the franchise.