Summary
- The Hades 2 developer confirms there will be no voice actor recasting and reassures its commitment to working with real people.
- Supergiant Games reaffirms its support for voice actors amid the controversy surrounding the SAG-AFTRA agreements.
- The studio claims to have the strongest AI protections in the industry, with no AI being used in any aspect of its games so far.
Developer Supergiant Games has commented on the recent Hades 2 voice 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 the Hades 2 developer 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. New SAG-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 the Hades 2 developer.
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Responding to controversies in the gaming world regarding SAG-AFTRA agreements, the Hades 2 developer 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 in Hades. 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
[image or embed] — Supergiant Games (@supergiantgames.bsky.social) 20 de febrero de 2025, 18:20
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 like Destiny 2 have 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. The Hades 2 developer 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 2 continues 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, the Hades 2 developer firmly assures its support for actors.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
