Last summer, SAG-AFTRA initiated a strike involving voice actors against video game publishers over various issues, including essential AI protections. While the union has managed to negotiate deals with some publishers, the strike continues. In related news, Bungie has confirmed that the upcoming Destiny 2: Heresy expansion will feature certain scenes without spoken dialogue due to ongoing negotiations with voice actors.
According to an update from Bungie, “certain voice lines” were not recorded because of the strike. As a result, Destiny 2 will have subtitles enabled by default for these scenes to maintain the narrative continuity despite the absence of audio. The update also indicates that players will see an on-screen warning before engaging in any activities that lack voiceovers. However, it remains unclear whether these lines will be recorded once an agreement is reached.
In the broader context, several voice actors have expressed their frustrations, advocating for a fair deal that addresses concerns related to AI use in their industry.
The impact of the strike is not limited to Destiny 2; notable game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed that his upcoming projects, including OD and Physint, are similarly unable to secure necessary dialogue recordings.
The highly anticipated Destiny 2: Heresy expansion is set to launch on February 4, promising a return to the Dreadnaught, the introduction of a new dungeon called Sundered Doctrine, and a special collaboration with Star Wars. This collaboration will present players with themed gear, armor ornaments, accessories, emotes, and finishers inspired by iconic figures from the Star Wars universe, including the Death Troopers and Imperial Guards.
