The developer behind an upcoming voice acting modification for Stardew Valley has recently announced the complete cast lineup for this ambitious project. Titled "Stardew Voices: A Voice Over Mod," this community creation aims to provide full vocal performances for all romanceable characters within the beloved farming simulation game, employing twelve talented voice actors to bring Pelican Town's residents to life.

Since its initial launch in 2016, Stardew Valley has established itself as one of the most successful independent games ever created. The title has achieved remarkable commercial success, with reported sales exceeding 41 million copies by December 2024, while maintaining an incredibly dedicated player base. Many enthusiasts have invested hundreds or even thousands of hours into tending their virtual farms and building relationships with the game's characters. This sustained popularity has naturally fostered a vibrant modding scene, with "Stardew Voices" representing one of the latest ambitious projects to emerge.

Cast Announcement for Stardew Valley Voice Mod

The complete voice cast for the romanceable characters has been officially confirmed:

• Abigail: Diana Jurand
• Alex: Eamon Kinsman
• Elliot: Emmanuel Menjivar
• Emily: Ariel Michelle
• Haley: Kemi Heydee Stanton
• Harvey: GM Hakim
• Leah: Aiden Dawn
• Maru: Nia Celeste
• Penny: Heidi Tabing
• Sam: Jacob Hopkins
• Sebastian: David Meyers
• Shane: Jonathan David Bullock

Project creator Shannon Hobby has confirmed that "Stardew Voices: A Voice Over Mod" is scheduled for release during the upcoming fall season, though an exact launch date remains unconfirmed. This modification will provide professionally recorded dialogue for all twelve romanceable characters in Stardew Valley, potentially significantly enhancing player immersion and emotional connection to the game's narrative elements. Notably, the development team has emphasized that all voice work is being performed by human actors without utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, ensuring authentic performances that maintain the game's heartfelt spirit.

While the modification focuses exclusively on romanceable characters and won't include voiceovers for other Pelican Town residents, it still represents an exciting development for the modding community. This project follows other ambitious Stardew Valley modifications that have recently captured players' attention, including a particularly notable Baldur's Gate 3-themed expansion that introduced over twenty new characters, six additional locations, shops, items, and other content. That modification gained significant notoriety when it was temporarily removed by Wizards of the Coast before being restored following community feedback.

Many long-time Stardew Valley players have experimented with modifications that enhance their gaming experience. The title boasts an extensive library of community-created content that allows players to customize character appearances, improve visual elements like fish visibility in water, and introduce entirely new gameplay content. The upcoming voice acting mod represents another significant step in expanding the game's possibilities, potentially allowing players to form even deeper connections with the inhabitants of Pelican Town through professionally delivered dialogue.