Mega Man VA Refuses Return Without Union Protections
TL;DR
Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11, will not return for Mega Man: Dual Override because Capcom would not provide a union contract, despite assurances that his voice wouldn’t be used for AI development. Diskin says he can’t risk the contractless arrangement amid industry volatility and AI concerns, with SAG-AFTRA issues adding to the context as Capcom eyes a 2027 Switch release window.
- "I Need A Union Contract To Feel Safe" - Mega Man 11 Voice Actor Not Returning For Dual Override Nintendo Life
- Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return for Dual Override as Capcom Reportedly Won't Hire Him With 'The Protections of a Union Contract' IGN
- Mega Man Voice Actor Ben Diskin Won't Return For Dual Override, Claims Capcom Won't Offer Union Contract Game Informer
- Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return For Sequel Because Capcom Won't Go Union GameSpot
- Mega Man Voice Actor Drops Out Of Sequel After Being Asked To Work Without Union Protections By Capcom Kotaku
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