Ben Diskin exits Mega Man: Dual Override over union and AI concerns
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Voice actor Ben Diskin will not return as Mega Man in Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override after Capcom asked him to work without a union contract, despite promising AI protections; Diskin says he won’t participate unless SAG-AFTRA union talks lead to a union contract, citing AI uncertainty and non-union risk. He remains honored to have voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11, and notes the game is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
- Ben Diskin not returning for Mega Man: Dual Override, statement shared Nintendo Everything
- Mega Man Voice Actor Ben Diskin Won't Return For Dual Override, Claims Capcom Won't Offer Union Contract Game Informer
- Mega Man Actor Drops Out Of Sequel Over Non-Union Contract Kotaku
- SAG-AFTRA tells actors to not work on Mega Man: Dual Override due to lack of signatory process, Ben Diskin not reprising his role as Mega Man GoNintendo
- Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return For Sequel Because Capcom Won't Go Union Yahoo Tech
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