Summary
Developer Supergiant Games has commented on the recentHades 2voice actor replacement rumors, assuring that it has not recast any character in the game and has no plans to do so in the future. With the appearance of modern AI in the gaming industry, voice actors' jobs are under threat, though theHades 2developer expressed its commitment to keep working with real people.
Although AI can bring convenience to the video game industry, it also raises a problem when it threatens to replace artists. NewSAG-AFTRA agreements could have major impacts on video games, as the use of AI could undermine the quality of titles while leaving talented actors unemployed. The advancement of AI in the entertainment medium seems imminent, and many artists have spoken up against this phenomenon to try to protect their jobs. While some companies may end up relying on this technology, others remain committed to keeping their games made by humans, as is the case with theHades 2developer.
Responding to controversies in thegaming world regarding SAG-AFTRA agreements, theHades 2developer made a statement on Bluesky saying its games are “intentionally made by human beings” and will continue to be made this way. This controversy was initially sparked by Marin M. Miller, who voiced Athena inHades. The actress took to Bluesky to inform the community that she may be replaced following the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. She encouraged fans to send messages to Supergiant asking the studio to support actors.
Supergiant Won’t Replace Any Voice Actors in Hades 2
Supergiant has made it clear that voice actors are an integral part of its games and has no intention of stopping work with them. While popular games likeDestiny 2have been impacted by the actor strike, Supergiant mentioned it will keep supporting actors who need to pause work during the SAG-AFTRA strike and reassured fans that none of its games have ever been subjected to one of these contracts. TheHades 2developer also claimed to have the strongest AI protections in the industry, with no AI being used in its games in any area so far.
While still in early access,Hades 2continues to evolve with each update, helped by players' feedback. The most recent Warsong update brought major changes to the game, adding a new Olympian, a final boss for the surface route, and a lot of revamped content to improve the gaming experience. As the controversy surrounding voice actors and AI threats unfolds, theHades 2developer firmly assures its support for actors.
