Surprisingly, Sandfall Interactive Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 swept The Game Awards this year, taking home nine awards, setting a new record for the most awards won by a single title in the show's history. Game of the Year was expected to win, but among the eight other awards was Best Performance, which ultimately went to Jennifer English, who played Maelle. This is also her first Game Awards win, and she is nominated alongside two Game Awards nominees. Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 A colleague and nothing less.
This may have been English's first win at The Game Awards, but she has gained fame for her roles in both games in recent years. Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3 also. And now she's won a Best Actor award for her role. Claire Obsker: Expedition 33Her career is likely to skyrocket even further, especially as her name becomes increasingly associated with critically acclaimed and award-winning games rather than simply standout individual achievements. In fact, her future role will be waves of destructionThe main character of may be next.
Jennifer English appeared in three Game of the Year categories.
Jennifer English is starting to look like a lucky charm in the industry. That's because she's been part of three Game of the Year winners over the years. Although one of these roles isn't as prominent as the other two, her voice seems to be one that's hard to ignore. Because her recent performances (listed below) have brought her closer to center stage.
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Elden Ring (2022)
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Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)
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Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 (2025)
Jennifer English plays Lathena in Elden Ring.
2022 Game of the Year Winners Elden Ring We saw her take on the role of Latena, an NPC tied to memorable side quests rather than the main narrative. Nonetheless, Latena's story left a lasting impression on players due to its emotional aspects, especially her bond with fellow wolf Lobo, and her goal to help people. Latenna is also memorable for unlocking the questline. This gives players access to the Consecrated Snowfield and Miquella's Haligtree. Elden Ring Contains the most difficult content. Despite this, Latena is not a name primarily known in English.
Jennifer English, who played Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, attracted attention.
It all started when English played Shadowheart in the 2023 Game of the Year winner. Baldur's Gate 3She began to attract the attention of the wider industry and fans, and is generally considered to have significantly increased the visibility of her career. Of course, it helps that Shadowheart is one of the following: Baldur's Gate 3This is the most popular companion character, especially as a romance option. Such positive associations have naturally led to English being recognized as one of the industry's biggest talents in recent memory, with her even being recognized as a 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough UK talent. Baldur's Gate 3This is Shadowheart.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Puts Jennifer English Front and Center
Then it came Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 In 2025, it not only won the Game of the Year award, but also brought English to the forefront as the main character of the game. This marks the actress' third appearance in a Game of the Year award-winning film, and it is also her first leading role. her acting Claire Obsker: Expedition 33Maelle quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the game, often cited as the main reason why the game's story was so touching and memorable. Now, it looks like English's rise to fame isn't over yet as he's landed another starring role in an action-adventure game from Eclipse Glow Games. waves of destruction.
Tides of Annihilation is Jennifer English's next big game.
waves of destruction This is an upcoming action-adventure game from Eclipse Glow Games that actually doesn't differ much from its 2017 art style. Claire Obsker: Expedition 33. Real-time action combat helps set it apart from turn-based RPGs, but another similarity the two games share is Jennifer English's role in the cast. As if she was starring Claire Obsker: Expedition 33The role of English waves of destructionThe main character, Gwendoline. The game's story follows Gwendolyn's journey as the lone survivor of a catastrophic otherworldly invasion that devastated London, and her goals include rescuing her sister, restoring the world, and confronting the demigods of Avalon.
All roles played by Jennifer English
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Raya, additional voice – Divinity: Original Sin 2 (2017)
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Willa – Augmented Empire (2017)
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Lathena – Elden Ring (2022 GOTY)
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Bliss – Harmony: The Fall of Illusion (2022)
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Shadowheart – Baldur's Gate 3 (2023 GOTY)
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Carlotta – Storm Waves (2024)
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Mael – Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 (2025 GOTY)
Considering three of her biggest games are Game of the Year winners, it feels like this: waves of destruction Now you have an English-centric good luck charm in your pocket. I can't say whether that streak will continue, though. waves of destruction From a different perspective than otherwise. Now, the game carries a familiar thread that links it to many of the most award-winning releases of the past few years, with the English language once again taking the lead. At least her recent run waves of destruction They are harder to ignore because they are expected to repeat. Claire Obsker: Expedition 33's level of acclaim, but that's because it arrives with a performer whose career trajectory continues to intersect with award-winning games.
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April 24, 2025
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Ages 17 and older / Blood and gore, strong language, suggestive themes, violence
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Sandpole Interactive
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Kepler Interactive
