Honkai Star Rail Replaces English Trailblazer Voice Actors Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike

Honkai: Star Rail's 3.3 update has introduced new English voice actors for the main characters Caelus and Stelle, known as the Trailblazer, replacing previous actors Caleb Yen and Rachael Chau. The changes currently apply to specific content such as the Trailblaze Missions, the 'Remembrance' version's battle lines, and new story mechanics, with plans to update other lines in future patches. HoYoverse has not announced the identities of the new voice actors or whether the change is permanent, leading to mixed reactions within the community. The alterations coincide with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which has impacted voice acting across multiple games, including Honkai: Star Rail, as original actors have abstained from recording sessions in solidarity. Additional NPCs have also had their voice actors changed without prior notice. While some fans welcome the new voices, others express concern over the absence of original performers and the gradual replacement of voice lines.