Wayne June, Darkest Dungeon’s Famed Narrator, Has Passed Away

Darkest Dungeon’s Narrator Wayne June Has Passed Away

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The gaming community mourns the loss of Wayne June, the iconic voice behind the narrator in the Darkest Dungeon series. The news of June's passing was shared across various Darkest Dungeon social media channels and the official game website. At this time, the cause of his death has not been disclosed to the public.

Darkest Dungeon's creative director, Chris Bourassa, and Red Hook co-founder Tyler Sigman expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of their collaborator. They reminisced about their initial encounter with June, recalling how they were drawn to his captivating baritone voice through his narrations of H.P. Lovecraft audiobooks. This admiration led them to approach June to voice the trailer for the first Darkest Dungeon game, marking the beginning of a remarkable and fulfilling partnership.

Bourassa shared with PC Gamer how June's voice became integral to the identity of Darkest Dungeon, saying, "I think more verbatim, it was, 'We should get somebody like Wayne June to narrate the trailer.' Then we thought—wait, Wayne June reads stuff for a living! Maybe he would do it! The work of course was so good that we decided to add a narrator to the game itself." June's unique voice not only defined the first game but also carried over to its sequel, becoming a cornerstone of the series' atmosphere.

In their heartfelt tribute, Bourassa praised June's professionalism and passion for his craft, stating, "He was a consummate professional, and his love of his craft was an inspiration. His inimitable work is woven into the very fabric of our industry in a way that cannot be forgotten. It is one of my greatest honors to have written for him this past decade. Though I never got to shake his hand, I knew him to be a friend. Thank you, Wayne."

Fans across the globe have expressed their condolences, celebrating June's contribution to making Darkest Dungeon a more immersive and enjoyable experience. Many have shared their favorite quotes from the game, highlighting how June's delivery left a lasting impact, often finding themselves quoting his lines in everyday life. The gaming community continues to honor his memory, ensuring that Wayne June's voice will live on in the hearts of all who played and loved Darkest Dungeon.

May Wayne June rest in peace, and may his legendary voice continue to resonate within the Darkest Dungeon community and beyond.