No, Solid Snake is not officially or canonically diagnosed as autistic in the Metal Gear Solid series; he's often portrayed with trauma (PTSD) and complex emotional states, but discussions about his traits usually revolve around his stoicism, intense focus, and social difficulties stemming from his life as a soldier, rather than a formal diagnosis, though fans often relate to his character through an "autistic-coded" lens.
Key points to consider:
No Official Confirmation: The creator, Hideo Kojima, or the games themselves, never state Solid Snake is on the autism spectrum.
Trauma & Stoicism: His intense focus, social awkwardness, and emotional distance are usually attributed to severe PTSD from his military experiences and the FOXDIE virus, as well as his upbringing.
Fan Interpretations: Like many deep fictional characters, fans interpret his behaviors (deep dives into missions, difficulty with normal interaction, unique perspectives) as aligning with autistic traits, but this is fan theory, not canon.
"Autistic-Coded" vs. Autistic: Many characters are considered "autistic-coded" (having traits that resonate with autistic experiences) without being explicitly written as autistic, and Solid Snake fits this category for many fans.
In summary, while fans might see autistic traits, Solid Snake is officially a traumatized super-soldier, not a canonically autistic character.
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