I'f we're comparing 2.0 with 3.0 VA then I'd say 3.0 is overall much better from the get go.

However, by the end of A realm reborn the VAs all got better with their roles and we all got used to them. I am not sure why would SE re-hire new VA though? Could it be due to it being cheaper? I think there was (or still is) a strike by video game VAs

I just hope this isn't a trend. I'd hate to have new VAs for 4.0