Destiny 2’s latest expansion, The Edge of Fate, has just launched, and already, players are hearing changes in the game’s dialogue. The developers at Bungie have announced their intention to re-record certain character lines in response to feedback from the community. Fans who found something peculiar about the voices will be pleased to know that original voice actors are set to reprise their roles. As the game embarks on The Fate Saga, Bungie has outlined plans for the expansion and updates through late 2026.
This period is an exciting time for the game’s community, especially as they delve into the new content. However, some players have noticed inconsistencies in the voices that have raised concerns about the quality of the dialogue in The Edge of Fate. Previously, in May, Bungie explained that the voice talents for key characters such as Ikora, Orin, and Chioma were unavailable, prompting the recruitment of temporary voice actors. Thankfully, the situation has now changed; the “conflict” which prevented the original voice actors from returning has been resolved.
While Bungie has not provided a specific timeline for when the original voice lines will return, it has confirmed they will be included in a future update. The unavailability of the original voice actors may have been related to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike, which concluded shortly before the announcement about the re-recording. This strike focused on improving protections and compensation for voice actors and performance capture artists, with union actors advocating for change for nearly a year. In the interim, players have encountered some silence from the affected characters and have seen subtitles in various languages, as the French and Spanish versions currently utilize the English audio.
Despite the initial surprises regarding voice changes, players are reportedly welcoming Bungie’s decision to restore the original voices in the game.