David Hayter, the gravelly voice of Metal Gear protagonist Solid Snake, has fans pondering an apparent return to the role after posting an enigmatic new tweet.

Hayter was famously ousted from the role in 2013, after Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima – always one to be swayed by a celebrity – controversially decided to replace him with Sutherland for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. Long-time fans, it’s fair to say, were not particularly happy with the move, and Hayter has made no secret of his disappointment in the years since, saying the switch was handled “pretty badly and I’ve got no particular love for Kojima.”

Now, though, Hayter has sparked renewed excitement among fans with a fresh post on social media, teasing, “I was in the booth today. Playing a …