As part of the post-event details released following the Xbox Games Showcase this past week, 343 Industries shared some juicy information aboutHalo Infinite. Some details include Gareth Coker, the composer for theOrigames, joining theHaloteam, and 343’s current plans forHalo Infinitetesting. But just as exciting are the first voice casting confirmations forHalo Infinite, which includes two names new toHalothat some might find familiar.
Four members ofHalo Infinite’s voice cast were revealed in a blog post from 343 Industries on the Halo Waypoint community hub, two of which are (mostly) new to theHalouniverse. First, there’s Nicolas Roye, an industry veteran who has someHaloexperience, doing additional voices inHalo 4, but recently he’s voiced Octane inApex Legends. Second isWar Chief Escharum, the Banished leader inHalo Infinite’s recent trailer, voiced by Darin De Paul. Gamers will recognize De Paul from his work as Reinhardt inOverwatch.
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The other two names are going to be familiar toHalofans, though one, in particular, is more interesting than the other. First is Steve Downes, an absolute legend in theHalofranchise. Downes voices none other thanMaster Chief himself. And judging from the latestHalo Infinitetrailers, Downes is doing some of the best work of his career.
The second voice isHalo’s equally important voice throughout the past 5 major games in the franchise, Jen Taylor, who voices both Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey andMaster Chief’s partner in crime Cortana. Neither character has made an appearance yet inHalo Infinite’s early advertising, so her confirmation is certain to stir some speculation about how she’ll fit into the story going forward.
A list of four voice actors is obviously just the tip of the iceberg when it comes toHalo Infinite’s voice cast. 343 Industries has describedHalo Infinite’s campaign as the size ofbothHalo 4andHalo 5combinedand the game is set to be supported with content years into the future. And it’s also positioned as the Forerunner Saga’s ending as well as the start of the next. When the full list is available, it may be the longest for aHalogame ever.
As for whenHalofans can expect to hear Infinite, Phil Spencer teased that somemore information could be coming in August. Plans can always change, but with just a few months left before launch, there’s guaranteed to be moreHalo Infiniteadvertising than even fans will like. The Xbox Series X is coming andHalo Infiniteis its vanguard.
Halo Infinitereleases holiday 2020 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
