The curtain has fallen on a significant chapter in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga. After years of dedication, Tom McKay and Luke Dale, the voices behind Henry and Hans, respectively, have concluded their work at Warhorse Studios. Their departure marked a bittersweet moment, filled with appreciation for the experience, fond memories, and a palpable sense of closure.
However, even as they recorded their final lines, the studio was already preparing for the future. Auditions for new actors to assume the roles of Henry and Hans were underway, a poignant juxtaposition—the end of one era signaling the dawn of another.
McKay, renowned for his portrayal of the game's protagonist, Henry, reflected on the unique bond formed within the development team:
“In the creative industry, ‘family’ is often used loosely, but in this case, it was genuinely true. The relationships forged during this project are among the strongest and most enduring of my career.”
This theme of family resonated not only within the team but also deeply within the game's narrative. Henry's tragic loss of his parents served as a powerful driving force in his story, mirroring McKay's own experience of losing his father, which infused certain scenes with profound emotional weight. For him, Kingdom Come: Deliverance transcended a mere project; it became a deeply personal and transformative journey.