Prolific online game actor Jennifer English will now not play the principle hero in Eclipse Glow Video games’ upcoming hack-and-slash action-adventure Tides of Annihilation. The event crew knowledgeable followers on July 17 that Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor must pull out of voicing protagonist Gwendolyn attributable to “private well being causes.” “She’s going to proceed to assist the challenge in an advisory position. Earlier in June, Jennifer knowledgeable us that she would now not have the ability to proceed within the position,” Eclipse Glow Video games wrote on X. “Whereas we have been, in fact, saddened by her resolution, we fully understood and revered Jennifer in prioritizing her well-being. We’re additionally deeply grateful for the care and accountability she confirmed all through this course of.” The studio stated it has already discovered a alternative for English along with her assist, however didn’t reveal who it was. The brand new actor will seem within the newest model of the sport that gamers go hands-on with at Gamescom 2026 in August. “Now we have really loved this journey collectively, and need Jennifer all the perfect, and most significantly, good well being and happiness in no matter comes subsequent,” the event crew wrote. “To our gamers, thanks in your continued assist and understanding. We’re really grateful to have you ever on this journey with us.” English is greatest identified for her position as Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. She’s additionally appeared in Elden Ring, Wuthering Waves, and most just lately Marathon. Tides of Annihilation was first revealed throughout a 2025 PlayStation showcase and revolves round parts of Arthurian legend invading modern-day London for an city fantasy motion sport that focuses on flashy arcade fight. It’s the newest single-player AAA blockbuster to return out of China, following within the footsteps of video games like Black Delusion Wukong.
English’s involvement had helped elevate the profile of the sport. Earlier this 12 months she gained a BAFTA for her position in Clair Obscur.
