Actor Ralph Ineson reacted bluntly to the report that Ubisoft canceled an Assassin's Creed game set during the American Civil War, which would have featured a Black protagonist confronting racist groups. The game was reportedly canceled early in development due to its controversial subject matter. Ineson, known for roles in various films and games, expressed his disapproval on social media.
British actor Ralph Ineson has landed leading roles in two of 2023's biggest video games, Diablo IV and Final Fantasy XVI. Ineson, known for his supporting roles in television and film, credits his deep voice and previous work in The Witch for securing these roles. He revealed that the recording sessions for both games were spread out over three years, with each session lasting three to four hours. Ineson discussed the differences between voice acting and traditional acting, highlighting the freedom and intimacy of working in a voice booth. Despite not being a gamer himself, Ineson has received positive feedback for his performances in the games.
Ralph Ineson's performance as Cid in Final Fantasy 16 has been praised by players for his cheeky attitude and deep Yorkshire drawl. Ineson, who also appeared in Diablo 4, took to Twitter to thank fans for their kind words. He has previously appeared in major entertainment franchises such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones. Final Fantasy 16's signature sword was also displayed in the Tower of London as a marketing stunt, and players are calling for the new feature Active Time Lore to be an industry standard.