Crimson Desert launched on March 19, 2026, and Pearl Abyss assembled a voice cast with deep roots in RPG and action game franchises. From Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 to Final Fantasy and Dragon Age, the actors behind Crimson Desert's central characters bring decades of experience to the continent of Pywel. Here is every confirmed main voice actor and where you have heard them before.
The Three Playable Characters
Crimson Desert has three playable characters, each unlocked at different points in the story. Game8 confirms their unlock timing and starting loadouts.
Kliff -- Voiced by Alec Newman
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Kliff is the protagonist and leader of the Greymanes. He is immediately playable from the start of the game.
Alec Newman is one of the most prolific voice actors in gaming. His most recognized roles include Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk 2077 and Sebastian Vael in Dragon Age 2, both confirmed by 's Gaming. Game Rant also credits him with roles in Xenoblade Chronicles, Final Fantasy 14, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Deltia notes his portrayal of Paul Atreides in the Dune television miniseries.
Game Rant reported that Newman was "inspired by the voice and mannerisms of his wife's stepfather, Graham Fleck, who died in 2022, not long after Newman took on the role," based on an Epic Games Store interview with the actor.
Damiane -- Voiced by Rebecca Hanssen
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Damiane is unlocked in Chapter 3 at the Greymane Camp. Game8 describes her as "not a Greymane, but a guest of the Marquis" who stays with the Greymanes for her safety.
Rebecca Hanssen may be the most recognizable name in the cast. All three game sources (Game Rant, Game8, Deltia's) confirm her roles as Eve in Stellar Blade, Alfira in Baldur's Gate 3, and Queen Meve in Netflix's The Witcher series.
Oongka -- Voiced by Stewart Scudamore
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Oongka is an orc and Greymane ally unlocked after fighting Myurdin in Chapter 7. Game8 describes him as possessing "herculean strength" with "a straightforward personality."
Scudamore's most recognized roles are Blackthorne in Final Fantasy 16 and Lord Calgar in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, confirmed across all three game sources. Game Rant also credits him with Klaus in Lies of P: Overture and Ai Nengqi in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Game8 adds Frank in Dying Light 2.
Key Supporting Cast
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Three additional actors round out the confirmed main cast, all verified across Game Rant, Deltia's Gaming, and IMDb.
Yann -- Voiced by Peter Bramhill
Peter Bramhill is best known as Thancred Waters in Final Fantasy 14, a role he has voiced across multiple expansions. Both confirm this, along with King Cailan in Dragon Age: Origins. Game Rant also credits Egil in Xenoblade Chronicles.
Naira -- Voiced by Emily Barber
Emily Barber's gaming resume is still growing. Both confirm her role as Galandra in Absolum. Deltia's also notes her television appearances in Industry and Call the Midwife.
Myurdin -- Voiced by Alastair Parker
Alastair Parker is recognized for voicing Blackwall in Dragon Age: Inquisition, confirmed by both. Both also credit Nergal Meslamstea in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.
Notable Supporting Voice Actors
IMDb's full cast listing reveals over 70 voice actors in Crimson Desert. Several notable names from the extended cast include:
- Neil Newbon as Marni (H.A.L.L.) -- Newbon won The Game Awards 2023 Best Performance for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3.
- Devora Wilde as Hexe Marie / White Crow the Witch -- Wilde voiced Lae'zel in Baldur's Gate 3.
- Ewan Bailey as Alan Serkis -- Bailey has extensive voice work across games and animation.
- Amy Lennox as Maegu, the Witch -- Lennox has theater and screen credits.
- Russ Bain as Torstein -- Bain is known for his role in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.
- Nigel Planer as Dean Grundir -- Planer is a veteran British actor known for The Young Ones.
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FAQs
1. Who voices Kliff in Crimson Desert?
Alec Newman voices Kliff. Newman is known for Adam Smasher in Cyberpunk 2077, Sebastian Vael in Dragon Age 2, and roles in Final Fantasy 14 and Xenoblade Chronicles.
2. Who voices Damiane in Crimson Desert?
Rebecca Hanssen voices Damiane. She previously voiced Eve in Stellar Blade, Alfira in Baldur's Gate 3, and played Queen Meve in Netflix's The Witcher.
3. Who voices Oongka in Crimson Desert?
Stewart Scudamore voices Oongka. His most notable roles include Blackthorne in Final Fantasy 16 and Lord Calgar in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
4. How many playable characters are in Crimson Desert?
Three. Kliff is available immediately, Damiane unlocks in Chapter 3 at the Greymane Camp, and Oongka unlocks after fighting Myurdin in Chapter 7.
5. Is Neil Newbon in Crimson Desert?
Yes. IMDb confirms Neil Newbon voices Marni (H.A.L.L.) in Crimson Desert. Newbon is best known for his award-winning performance as Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3.