Troy Baker reacts to the “remarkable accomplishment” of his double BAFTA nomination

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Troy Baker is currently enjoying a surge in recognition. He’s been a leading voice actor in video games for years, but it’s rare for anyone in the industry to receive two nominations at a major awards ceremony.

This year at the BAFTA Games Awards, sponsored by Google Play, Troy Baker has earned two nominations: for leading actor in ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,’ and for supporting actor in ‘Death Stranding 2.’ He’s a contender in both categories at tonight’s ceremony.

We started our conversation about the upcoming Indiana Jones game on Switch 2 (launching May 12th) by asking Bethesda about their BAFTA nomination for the game. It seemed like the natural first question!

Baker pointed out that what’s most impressive is the game’s lasting impact, considering it was released a year and a half ago. It’s remarkable to still be recognized now, especially with so many great games coming out this year.

Having been on judging panels like this before, I know it’s incredibly difficult to narrow down all the great work to just six people. I really appreciate how much of an achievement that is.

“I was checking into my hotel and someone said, ‘Well, are you going to commiserate or celebrate?’

I figured no matter the outcome, I’d still be happy. I’m proud of my friends and coworkers who put in a lot of effort to create something truly special and deserving of praise.

Certainly, there’s no denying that Baker’s turn as Indy is worthy of high praise.

He did such a convincing impression of Harrison Ford from 1981 that many people who saw a video of him last year commented that they didn’t even realize it was Troy.

Honestly, it’s so cool when people are surprised to find out it’s me! Baker said it’s a really amazing feeling, and he genuinely takes it as a compliment whenever someone says they didn’t even realize he was involved.

He explained that they weren’t trying to make him seem like Indiana Jones. Instead, they wanted players to feel like they were Indiana Jones. He believes they succeeded in making the game immersive and putting players in the role.

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We also wanted to ask about Ashley Baker’s other BAFTA nomination this year – for her work on Higgs in Death Stranding 2. We were curious what it feels like to be nominated for two such different roles.

Baker playfully explained that he needs to buy two lottery tickets to increase his odds of winning, since most people only need one.

I definitely owe Hideo Kojima a lot – even though the character was made for me, he was the one who actually created it.

Higgs plays a crucial role in the story, and I really appreciated the author creating that character specifically for me. It felt like a special honor.

This character is incredibly vulnerable, which made it challenging and rewarding to portray. It was also deeply personal for Hideo, and I feel honored he trusted me to explore that vulnerability with him. I believe that honesty is why the character connects with so many people.

Baker also enjoys playing the character. He has a lot of freedom to be over-the-top and often pushes the boundaries of the role. He describes it as lighthearted and fun, and he’s very pleased with his performance.

Baker shared their excitement for tonight’s BAFTA ceremony, saying they’ll be thrilled for whoever wins and will happily applaud their success.

I was telling Baker I really hoped he’d win something, and he jokingly replied, “Thanks! I’ll just steal one from Ben Starr instead!” It was a funny moment, and showed their playful rivalry.

The BAFTA Games Awards take place on 17 April 2026 in London.

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Rob LeaneGaming Editor

Rob Leane leads gaming coverage at TopMob, managing content for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, mobile, and VR games. He creates content for TopMob’s website, social media, and video platforms, and also writes the weekly gaming newsletter. Before joining TopMob, Rob worked at Den of Geek, Stealth Optional, and Dennis Publishing.

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2026-04-17 17:06