The Voice Actors of Crimson Desert (And Where You Know Them From)

Pearl Abyss has officially pulled back the curtain Crimson Desertand it's a lineup that's more stacked than some players might initially realize. While the upcoming open-world game is primarily marketed around its action-packed combat, interactive world, and endless content, the actors behind its central characters bring decades of experience from their roles in gaming's biggest franchises.

From MMORPG veterans to actors who have lent their voices to major IPs Xenoblade Chronicles and Dragon AgeAs well as smaller scale indie games like Greed and Absolute, Crimson DesertThe cast is full of talent. Below is who's playing who, and more importantly, you've probably heard them before.

The voice actors of Crimson Desert and their most notable roles

At its center is Alec Newman, who provides the voice Crimson DesertThe protagonist, Cliff. Newman is no stranger to video game roles, such as appearing in games Cyberpunk 2077where he voiced Adam Smasher Final Fantasy 14, Dragon Age 2, Xenoblade Chroniclesand Star Wars: The Old Republic. For his portrayal of Cliff Crimson DesertNewman was “inspired by the voice and demeanor of his wife's stepfather, Graham Fleck, who died in 2022, not long after Newman took on the role,” according to a recent Epic Games Store interview with the actor.

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Stewart Scudamore, who voices Ongka, brings a similarly extensive gaming background. His most famous role may be Blackthorn, the blacksmith Final Fantasy 16But he also played parts of Calgary Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2Klaus in Lies of P: Overtureand Ai Nengqi in Wuchang: Fallen Feather. If they don't immediately recognize Scudamore's name, players who follow modern RPGs and action games have almost certainly already encountered his work, meaning his role as Ongka. Crimson Desert Presumably this means she won't just be a side character.

in between Crimson Deserthowever, Rebecca Hansen may be the most recognizable name, as she has voiced some of the biggest characters in recent AAA releases. Hansen played in EVE Stellar BladeAlso Olivia Jablonski in Dying Light: The Beast and many characters from Baldur's Gate 3. in Crimson DesertShe voices Damian, a character who has already sparked interest among fans speculating about the game's story.

Peter Bramhill, who plays Yan Crimson DesertPerhaps best known for her role as Thankred Waters Final Fantasy 14. Over several expansions, Thancred has evolved significantly, giving Bramhill the opportunity to explore his character in a much wider range than some voice actors in gaming. beyond Final Fantasy 14He appeared in Xenoblade Chronicles, Dragon Age: Originsand various other titles.

Naira is voiced by Emily Barber Crimson DesertAnd while her gaming resume is still growing compared to some of her co-stars, her role in the upcoming action game gives her a chance to get a big foot in the door. Her most recent role was that of Galandra, one of the playable characters AbsoluteAnd the first person to be introduced to the players.

Finally, Alastair Parker rounded out the cast Crimson Desert As Myurdin. He previously voiced Blackwall Dragon Age: ExplorationBut he has also appeared in such games Greed and Castlevania: Lord of Shadows 2among others. His experience portraying characters operating in morally gray areas could prove especially valuable in a game that seems to lean heavily on political tensions and shifting loyalties.

with Crimson Desert As much as its combat and open world seem to lean on its story, it needs a cast of talented voice actors to make the story memorable and engaging. As such, artists like its own have proven track records in RPGs, open-world games, and character-driven stories. If nothing else, the cast list suggests that Pearl Abyss understands how important performance is to selling the scale and emotional weight of a new fantasy epic.

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March 19, 2026

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Mature 17+ / Blood, drug references, intense violence, strong language

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The Pearl Abyss

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The Pearl Abyss