You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here As games like The Finals opt to use AI voices instead of human actors, some of the best performers in the business are actively rebelling against AI voice technology. In a recent interview, The Witcher 3 performance director Kate Saxon explained that, no matter what hordes of Twitter techbros think, AI voices can’t “replace that human spark” that makes stories so great. Speaking to EDGE Magazine in Issue 409, Saxon explained that she doesn’t see AI ever replacing actors in their entirety. While AI could be used for pick-ups of adding minor lines, the vast majority of strong performances will still be powered by talented actors. “I just don’t see it ever fully replacing actors” Saxton told EDGE Magazine (via GamesRadar) “At least not in the kinds of games that truly care about strong storytelling, rich characters, and meaningful dialogue.” “There’s something missing [when using AI] something you can’t quite quantify – that lifts a performance from decent to genuinely moving,” they continued. Saxton’s work in the video games industry has been record-breaking. Alongside working in theatre and TV, Saxton has brought killer performances to Alien: Isolation, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Far Cry 3 and more. “Actors bring more than just their voices [to games],” the performance director. “They bring life experience, their instincts, their emotional intelligence.” As games become have become infinitely more complex, performances have also become more complex. While amazing voice acting is still important, it’s also been matched with professional motion capture with games like The Last of Us and Baldur’s Gate 3 having performers completely act out their scenes. This had led to some incredible moments such as Astarion actor Neil Newbon ad-libbing the character’s best moment, or Lae’zel’s actress subtly changing her performance as her character grows. Saxton is right, performing is much more than just saying the lines, it’s feeling them, and AI can’t feel anything. For The Witcher 3 specifically, CD Projekt RED’s game features some truly majestic performances. Doug Cockle’s Geralt is perfect, and the recently-passed William Roberts’ performance as Vesemir could never be replaced. It’s a game filled with amazing performances, and The Witcher 4 will be as well. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X Genre(s): Action, Action RPG, Adventure, RPG 9 VideoGamer Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share