David Hayter, the original voice actor for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series, has returned for the promotion of the recently released Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 by Konami. Hayter provided the voice for Solid Snake until he was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland in Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain.

Konami has enlisted Hayter's services again for promotional activities around the new collection. In a video, he teases fans with the statement, "I hope you're ready because this is just the beginning". The meaning behind this statement is unclear, but there is speculation around a potential remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and a second collection that could include later series entries.

Fans have responded positively to Hayter's return, with some even hoping he might lend his voice to a potential reissue of Metal Gear Solid 5 in a hypothetical second collection. The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.