Tides of Annihilation Finds New Voice Actress for Lead Role

Waves hello. Lavish Chinese action game Tides of Annihilation has found a replacement for Jennifer English, the award-winning actress who withdrew from voicing the game's main character Gwendolyn last month.

According to a recent gameplay demo shown in China in Shanghai, a different look for protagonist Gwendolyn was displayed, along with a different voice. Comments underneath the video suspected Angela Sant'Albano, who performed Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, as the new voice actress. This suspicion was given credulity by Gwendolyn motion-capture performer Jennifer Prime.

Prime shared the Tides of Annihilation gameplay video on X and commented that the new voice actress was indeed Sant'Albano, but not Grace Ashcroft as some had suggested. Prime's comment was met with a mix of reactions, with some people speculating about the identity of the new voice actress.

Jennifer English, who is known for her work on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as Maelle, and for her role in Baldur's Gate 3 as Shadowheart, left the Tides of Annihilation cast in June "due to personal health reasons". However, she was said to be supporting the game in an advisory role and in helping find "talented performers who could carry Gwendolyn forward".

A little sneak peek into Tides Of Annihilation gameplay was shared on Twitter, showcasing the stage selections, local environment, Gwendolyn's customisation, and a boss battle.

The game's developer, Eclipse Glow Games, has not confirmed the new voice actress for Gwendolyn. However, the game is still in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, with no release date yet. It will be playable at Gamescom next week.

| Platform | Release Date | | --- | --- | | PC | - | | PS5 | - | | Xbox Series X/S | - |

Tides of Annihilation is an action game inspired by Inception and The Matrix, retelling Arthurian legend in modern-day London with big Bayonetta-like combat.