Crimson Desert Voice Cast Revealed: Real Blood, Sweat, and Talent
A heavy sword swing hitting its mark needs to sound genuinely exhausting. Pearl Abyss clearly understands this, and they just proved it during the recent IGN Fan Fest. Instead of cutting corners, the studio went all-in on top-tier human talent for Crimson Desert.
Players already have the PC requirements and a good look at the combat system. Now, the faces behind the gritty voices of the Greymanes are finally out in the open.
The Gruff Heart of the Mercenaries
Alec Newman takes the lead as Kliff, the world-weary mercenary captain. Fans might recognize his gravelly tone from huge titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Dune. He based Kliff’s deep, watchful growl on his late stepfather, giving the character a highly personal touch.
Newman didn’t just stand behind a mic stand reading lines off a sheet. Director Mark Healy had him physically leaping around the booth during combat recordings. Hearing Kliff gasping for air after a brutal combo comes from real physical exertion.
Go behind the scenes of #CrimsonDesert's voice recording with Alec Newman, Stewart Scudamore, and Rebecca Hanssen — the voices of Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane.
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A Philosophical Orc and a Defiant Rebel
The supporting cast is just as stacked with industry veterans. Stewart Scudamore voices Oongka, an orc who could easily have been written as a standard brute. Instead, Scudamore plays him as a thoughtful, nomadic warrior who chooses his words carefully.
Then there’s Damiane, brought to life by Rebecca Hanssen from Baldur’s Gate 3. Damiane is a fierce, assertive fighter who refuses to back down from her beliefs. Hanssen noted how refreshing it was to play someone so unapologetically combative.
The world of Pywel is brought to life by an incredible cast. Meet the voices and faces behind some of the characters that'll make up your journey.
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Real Voices for a Brutal Continent
Synthetic voices are unfortunately creeping into modern gaming development. Crimson Desert is completely dodging that trend, relying purely on the raw talent of seasoned actors. The developers are leaning hard into a dramatic, almost Shakespearean level of acting.
It makes total sense when looking at the sheer scale of the continent. A world this massive completely falls apart if the characters sound completely lifeless. These actors spent years refining their roles, and that history carries through the dialogue.
Also learn more about life in Pywell outside of combat!
The Final Polish Before the Storm
March 19 is closing in fast, and the final pieces are locking into place. Knowing the sheer amount of physical and emotional effort poured into the dialogue builds anticipation.
Stepping foot in Pywel means experiencing a gritty story backed by actors who bled into their roles.
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