Destiny 2’s Heresy Update: A Final Epilogue with a Twist

The Light and Darkness Saga in Destiny 2 is nearing its conclusion with the Heresy update, but it won’t be the grand finale fans were expecting. Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, some voice lines will be missing from the update.

A Strike Affects the Game’s Narrative

The SAG-AFTRA strike, which began in July, is a result of failed negotiations over the use of AI in video games. As a result, some voice lines in the Heresy update will be silent, affecting the game’s narrative. Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, has confirmed that certain voice lines will be missing, but has taken steps to ensure players can still follow the story.

Subtitles to the Rescue

To mitigate the impact of the missing voice lines, Bungie has enabled subtitles by default in the Heresy update. Players will also receive a warning before activities with missing voice lines, and the studio has pointed them towards Destiny 2’s subtitle customization and accessibility options.

The Future of Voice Acting in Games

The SAG-AFTRA strike has far-reaching implications for the video game industry. Over 130 games have signed the Interim Interactive Media Agreement, but some companies are still holding out. Voice actor Jennifer Hale has expressed concerns that these hold-outs could potentially harm the industry in the future.

Will the Missing Voice Lines be Patched In?

It’s unclear if Bungie plans to patch in the missing voice lines at a later date if an agreement is reached with SAG-AFTRA. For now, players will have to make do with the silent voice lines and rely on subtitles to follow the story.

• The SAG-AFTRA strike is affecting the video game industry, with some companies refusing to sign the Interim Interactive Media Agreement.
• Destiny 2’s Heresy update will feature missing voice lines due to the strike.
• Bungie has enabled subtitles by default and provided accessibility options to help players follow the story.
• The future of voice acting in games is uncertain, with some companies holding out and refusing to sign the agreement.
• It’s unclear if the missing voice lines will be patched in at a later date if an agreement is reached with SAG-AFTRA.