If you feel like you can't get enough Troy Baker in your videogames, we have some incredible news for you. The industry's most prolific and high-profile voice actor has announced his intention to move behind the scenes to start making games himself.

It is nearly impossible to escape the talent of this man. His legendary filmography includes some of the most iconic characters in gaming history:

  • Joel (The Last of Us)

  • Ocelot (Metal Gear Solid)

  • Booker DeWitt (Bioshock)

  • Sam Drake (Uncharted)

  • Indiana Jones

From Voice Acting Legend to Game Developer

In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Baker revealed that his move into development is inspired by the success of Abubakar Salim. Salim, who played Bayek in Assassin's Creed, founded Surgent Studios and released the award-winning Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

"I love Abu, I played the hell out of his games," Baker said. He noted that Salim found a way to turn a deep passion for gaming into a successful business endeavor. Now, Troy Baker aims to do the same by focusing on the art of storytelling.

Emulating Industry Icons

Baker is not entering the development space without some serious pedigree. He plans to take the principles learned from working with industry titans and apply them to his own projects. During his career, he has worked alongside legendary figures such as:

  • Hideo Kojima

  • Neil Druckmann

  • Ken Levine

  • Todd Howard

  • Vince Zampella

"I've had an incredible opportunity working with the best in this industry," Baker stated. He expressed a desire to replicate the processes and storytelling techniques that have defined the most successful titles in the industry.

While fans are eager to see his first project, Baker is currently in the pre-planning stages and refuses to rush the process. "I want to make sure that, when I finally do tell a story, it's one of just as high a calibre of those that I am trying to emulate," he explained.

Interestingly, his ubiquity has even caused friction with developers in the past. Baker shared an anecdote where Todd Howard reportedly rolled his eyes at the idea of casting him because he was already appearing in so many different titles. Whether he ends up directing or writing, one thing is certain: the industry's next great storyteller is officially on the move.