CD Projekt Red has worked with an AI company for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past for the voice of Geralt. While AI is a contentious topic in gaming, it’s likely that many fans of The Witcher 3 and the rest of the series will feel that this is an appropriate decision for CD Projekt Red to make.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Use AI-Altered Voice Work
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It’s now come to light via a report from Game File that CD Projekt Red is working with an AI company called Respeecher to alter the voice of Geralt in the upcoming Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion. Most English-speaking players will be completely unaffected by the move, as the AI work was only applied to the original Polish voice actor of Geralt, Jacek Rozenek. However, the decision wasn’t made in order to replace Rozenek or other voice actors; rather, the AI has been used in order to alter Rozenek’s performance for the new expansion after he had a stroke that ultimately impacted the sound of his voice. The decision was made with Rozenek’s approval, and the new audio has reportedly been painstakingly worked on to ensure the best experience for players.
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2027
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol