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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features much of the same voice talent as its predecessor, although there are plenty of new faces this time around as well.

From the champions who helped defend Hyrule against Calamity Ganon to Link himself, there are many familiar voices in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Here is the list of Tears of the Kingdom voice actors for the main cast. Please note that since the game has just come out, we will not include characters that could be considered spoilers.

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List of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom voice actors

Here are the voice actors for the main cast of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Many of them return from the Breath of the Wild cast, while others are new to this sequel. Check out the list below and then read on to learn more about each actor.

Princess Zelda – Patricia Summersett
Link – Kengo Takanishi
Ganondorf-Matthew Mercer
Sidon – James D. Mortellaro
Riju – Elizabeth Maxwell
Rauru – Chris Hackney

Princess Zelda – Patricia Summersett

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Patricia Sumersett returns to play Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom, after having voiced her in Breath of the Wild, as well as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Summersett voices Ash in Rainbow Six Siege and has provided voice work for Horizon: Forbidden West, Star Wars: Squadrons, and The Outer Worlds.

Link – Kengo Takanishi

Image Credit: Nintendo

Link is still considered a silent protagonist in Tears of the Kingdom, but his various growls, attack sounds, and reactive noises are voiced by Kengo Takanishi. Takanishi worked on Link’s portrayal in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. You might recognize Takanishi from Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, as well as from Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker. He also played Wataru Frazer in Scarlet Nexus.

Ganondorf-Matthew Mercer

Ganondorf is back at full power at the beginning of Tears of the Kingdom, and as such, he is fully voiced this time. He is played by Matthew Mercer, who you may know from Critical Role. He voiced Chrom in this year’s Fire Emblem Engage, the main playable character in Marvel’s Midnight Suns, as well as Falco in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

Sidon – James D. Mortellaro

Sidon is once again in Hyrule, hoping to help Link on his adventures in Tears of the Kingdom. He is voiced by James D. Mortellaro, who played the character in Breath of the Wild, where he also served as the game’s voice director. He has worked in similar roles in games such as God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon: Forbidden West and Octopath Traveler 2.

Riju – Elizabeth Maxwell

Riju is the Chief of the Gerudo and helped Link with the Divine Beast Vah Noboris in Breath of the Wild. She is once again played by Elizabeth Maxwell, who voices Natasha in Honkai: Star Rail. She has also worked on games such as Fire Emblem Engage, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Horizon: Forbidden West.

Rauru – Chris Hackney

Rauru is a new character that you will meet from the beginning in Tears of the Kingdom. They are a very helpful ally during the game’s opening hours, guiding you to shrines and teaching you new abilities. Chris Hackney voices Rauru. Hackney has voiced characters in games like Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Three Hopes, and Scarlet Nexus.