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‘Destiny 2’ Features A Familiar Villain’s Voice In A Strange Place, But Not For Long

Robin Bea

created: July 16, 2025, 5:12 p.m. | updated: July 22, 2025, 10:54 a.m.

Bungie temporarily replaced the voice actors of several Destiny 2 characters during the SAG-AFTRA strike. “Today, we are happy to announce that these conflicts have been resolved, and we’re actively re-recording lines for affected characters,” Bungie wrote. Back in May, the actor’s union SAG-AFTRA was still in the thick of negotiations with game studios over protections around AI-generated voices, and actors were striking as a result. BungieBungie isn’t the only developer to recast some of its characters during the SAG-AFTRA strike. And for Destiny 2 fans, the confusing mix of hero and villain in Ikora Ray’s temporary voice won’t last long.

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