Baldur’s Gate 3 cast ‘changed the game’ for videogame actors, says Dragon Age: Inquisition lead: ‘We too deserve to stand up and be counted’
Alix Wilton Regan, the voice and motion-capture performer for the female Inquisitor in Dragon Age: Inquisition, has spoken out about the critical need for video game actors to receive proper recognition for their work. Speaking at the BAFTA Game Awards, Regan emphasized that performance capture and voice acting in games involves demanding, physically and emotionally taxing labor that deserves acknowledgment alongside other forms of entertainment.
Regan’s comments come in the context of widespread industry discussion about how Baldur’s Gate 3’s celebrated cast performances have elevated expectations and visibility around video game acting. The game’s exceptional voice work and motion-capture performances have set a new standard for how the industry approaches actor contributions.
Regan, who will next appear as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider games, has built a notable career in gaming including roles as Aya in Assassin’s Creed Origins and Joanna Dark in the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot. She advocates that video game performers, who invest “blood and sweat and tears” into their craft—particularly those engaged in performance capture work—deserve to “stand up and be counted” alongside other entertainment industry professionals.
Her remarks highlight a growing conversation within the gaming industry about the recognition and credibility of voice actors and performance capture artists, with Baldur’s Gate 3 serving as a pivotal example of how high-quality acting can significantly enhance a game’s critical and commercial success.