The upcoming metroidvania game by Surgent Studios will launch with two voice options players can choose during their playthrough. You can either decide to play Tales of Kenzera: ZAU in English or Swahili.
The announcement comes from the studio itself which shared the official voice cast list for the game on social media last night. The studio revealed that the game features two rosters of cast members. Each voice option has its own stars.
For the English voice work, Zau is voiced by Abubakar Salim. For the Swahili voice work, Zau is voiced by Neville Misati, for example.
The Swahili voice cast includes some notable names including Kenyan actor Maqbul Mohammed and Nigerian actor Melvin Alusa. South African actress, singer and songwriter Letoya Pulumo is also on the list. She voices Mama.
Here’s the list of the English voice actors in Tales of Kenzera: ZAU:
- Zau and Zuberi: Abubakar Salim, Surgent Studios founder and BAFTA-nominated actor [Raised by Wolves, House of the Dragon, Assassin’s Creed Origins]
- Kalunga: Tristan D. Lalla [Longshot, Nurses, Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry]
- Bomani: Steve Toussaint [House of the Dragon]
- Liyana: Dominique Moore [Horrible Histories, Hotel Trubble, Paddington Green]
- Mama: Letoya Makhene [Home Wrecker]
- Sabulana: Simona Brown [Behind Her Eyes]
- GaGorib: Abraham Popoola [GaGorib, Griot Lamp, Atlas, Star Wars Andor]
And here’s the list of the Swahili voice actors in Tales of Kenzera: ZAU:
- Zau and Zuberi: Neville Misati [Rafiki]
- Kalunga: Maqbul Mohammed [Weakness]
- Sabulana: Amalie Chopetta [Holiday Fiance]
- Bomani: Melvin Alusa [Mission to Rescue]
- Liyana: Grace Nyokabi
- Mama: Edith Ithongo’o [Igiza]
The official Tales of Kenzera: ZAU X account posted a video comparison of the two voice options showcasing the difference between the two settings. You can watch it below:
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU will be playable in both English and Swahili voice overs!
Which will you try first? pic.twitter.com/CnRviDah3s
— Surgent Studios (@surgentstudios) April 3, 2024
Tales of Kenzea: Zau is set to launch on 23 April for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game was recently confirmed as a day 1 launch title on PlayStation Plus so you’ll be able to play the game on the day if you’re an Extra or Deluxe member.
