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

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

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Wayne June's journey with Darkest Dungeon began when the game's creative director, Chris Bourassa, and Red Hook co-founder Tyler Sigman, reached out to him to narrate the trailer for the first game. This collaboration was described as "incredible and fulfilling." Bourassa praised June's majestic baritone voice, noting how it added a layer of grandeur to everything he narrated. He described June as a consummate professional whose passion for his craft was truly inspiring. "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," Bourassa shared in a heartfelt tribute.

Bourassa first discovered June through his readings of H.P. Lovecraft audiobooks, which he listened to regularly even before founding Red Hook. He shared these CDs with Sigman, who was equally captivated by June's ability to bring the written word to life. This led them to the pivotal decision to involve June in Darkest Dungeon. "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," they recounted. June's voice became an integral part of Darkest Dungeon's identity, continuing into the second installment.

Fans have expressed their deepest condolences, thanking June for his significant contributions that enriched their experiences with Darkest Dungeon. Many have lauded his distinctive voice, often quoting memorable lines from the game in their tributes. Some fans even shared how they find themselves quoting his lines in everyday life, a testament to how deeply his delivery resonated with them. As the gaming world bids farewell to Wayne June, his voice will continue to live on in the hearts of all who cherished his work.

May Wayne June rest in peace, and may his voice continue to inspire and comfort those who loved his work.