Two voice actors in Starfield were given a lifeline after their roles were made redundant due to changes in the game’s development. Initially hired to voice the main characters, Elias Toufexis and Cissy Jones found themselves without a role when the decision was made to have player-controlled characters be voiceless. However, Bethesda went against the norm and instead gave them new characters to voice, Andreja and Sam Coe. This unexpected move by Bethesda was praised by Toufexis, highlighting the rarity of such opportunities in the gaming industry.
Toufexis and Jones had already spent months working on voice acting for the main characters before the change in plans. This suggests that dialogue for other characters, such as members of Constellation, was added later in the development process. It showcases the extensive effort required to bring voice acting to life in games, even if players may not always fully appreciate it. The recent behind-the-scenes look at Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also emphasized the creative work involved in bringing virtual worlds to life through voice acting.
Source: DOTESPORTS
