BHVR most likely chose the Japanese voice actors for 2B and A2 rather than the English ones intentionally.
Dead by Daylight tries to honor IPs in their originally intended versions / languages rather than westernized or dubbed ones. IPs such as Ringu and Tokyo Ghoul showcase this.
It's not a matter of the English actors being unobtainable either. Other Game Collaborations with NieR have utilized the English dub / actors.
And the biggest thing... 2B's voice actor is ALREADY in DBD! Kira Buckland officially voiced Rain Carradine for the Romulus release in 2024.
For me, I personally prefer this much more than dubs since I always play games with the intended / original language and it honors the franchise(s) roots. Absolutely zero hate or discredit to the English voice dub.
Pictured:
(1) 2B's original Japanese VA, Yui Ishikawa, cosplaying 2B.
(2) 2B's English dub VA, Kira Buckland, cosplaying 2B.
DEAD BY DAYLIGHT x NieR: Automata - Reveal Trailers Easter Egg
On Twitter, only A2 dies.
On YouTube, only 2B dies.
On Facebook, both 2B and A2 escape.
On Instagram, both 2B and A2 die.
“ I don't know what you meant by that. “
There's a change in his expression, his natural frown left his visage but his tone remained as invasive.
“ But I don't like it. Don't call me that. “