& quot; Caher Morhen will never be the same & quot;: authors of the game saga & quot; Witcher & quot; touchingly said goodbye to Vesemir's voice

CD Projekt Red Studio said goodbye to William & quot; Bill & quot; Roberts, an actor who gave a voice to one of the most recognizable characters in the series of The Witcher. Roberts died at the age of 80, leaving a significant mark not only in the gaming industry, but also in the theater, on television and in radio starting.

The following words were heard in the official statement of the developers:

It was Roberts who for many years announced Vesemir - a heral mentor, a symbol of wisdom, calm and perseverance. His voice became an integral part of the emotional nucleus of the entire trilogy.

The scene in the “White Garden” was especially memorable for the players, where Vesemir says:

These words, uttered by the voice of Roberts, became the symbol of the entire philosophy of the old witcher and a reflection of the inner world of the character. And of course, do not forget about his epic scene in the third part of The Witcher during the battle of Kaer Morhen with wild hunting.

outside the game industry, Roberts was a demanded theatrical and radio actor, author, director and reader. His work covered for decades-from productions in the West End and BBC Radio to the voicing of cult radio pickers based on Judge Dredd and Batman. In recent years, he devoted to writing biographies and artistic prose, as well as traveling on a personal plane in Europe and the USA.

Now the CD Projekt Red is faced with the task of finding a new voice artist for Vesemir, because the remake of the first part of The Witcher is already in active development along with the fourth main game of the series. Replacing such a cult intonation is not an easy task, especially against the background of personal and creative loss.