Key Takeaways
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- The actors portraying characters in Crimson Desert have brought unique depth to their roles, with Alec Newmans Kliff characterized by a strong moral compass, Stewart Scudamores Oongka revealing a philosophical side, and Rebecca Hanssens Damiane embodying fearlessness and determination.
- During the recording sessions, character voices evolved organically, particularly during intense combat scenes for Kliff, and even Oongkas grunts and interjections carry meaning.
- Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game set to release in March 2026, will offer dubbing in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, though a French dub is not planned.
- Players will step into the role of Greymane Kliff as they journey through uncharted territories, confront threats, recover stolen property, and discover the worlds lore.
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The marketing campaign for Crimson Desert continues with a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s dubbing and character creation. The video features actors Alec Newman (Kliff), Stewart Scudamore (Oongka), and Rebecca Hanssen (Damiane) discussing their roles and how they brought their characters to life. Newman portrays Kliff as a character defined by a strong moral compass. Scudamore describes Oongka as transcending the typical orc stereotype, revealing a philosophical side. Hanssen characterizes Damiane as a fearless and determined warrior. Newman explains that Kliff’s voice evolved organically during recording sessions, especially during intense combat scenes. Scudamore emphasizes that even Oongka’s grunts and interjections carry meaning, while Hanssen portrays Damiane as a warrior grounded in her convictions, with inner strength evident in every line. Crimson Desert, an open-world action-adventure game set on the continent of Pywel, is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), and the Mac App Store. Players will step into the role of Greymane Kliff as he seeks to recover stolen property, explore uncharted territories, confront threats, and discover the world’s lore.
Behind-the-Scenes with Crimson Desert Actors – Japanese and Chinese Dubs Revealed (Korean Voice Actors Featured)
The featured video also includes Korean voice actors. The game will also be dubbed in Japanese and Chinese, but a French dub is not planned.
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Links to external sources for further reading
- How Crimson Desert's Lead Characters Came to Life, According to the Voice CastHow Crimson Desert's Lead Characters Came to Life, According to the Voice Castinvenglobal.com
- Crimson Desert - Official Voice Actors Behind-the-Scenes Video | IGN Fan Fest 2026Crimson Desert - Official Voice Actors Behind-the-Scenes Video | IGN Fan Fest 2026me.ign.com