Guerrilla Games added a touching tribute to Lance Reddick in the latestHorizon Forbidden Westupdate. This addition givesHorizon Forbidden Westplayers a way to pay homage to the late Sylens actor, who has been a key character in the franchise ever since the release ofHorizon Zero Dawnin 2017.Lance Reddick played Sylens in theHorizongames, a mysterious character fascinated by the technology of the Old Ones, the fallen civilization that created the machines roaming around the world. Sylens is a recurring character in theHorizonfranchise, sometimes seen as a cunning character and sometimes as an ally helping Aloy uncover the truth behind the fate of the Old Ones. Sylens’ actor Lance Reddick passed away in March 2023, one month before the release of theHorizon Forbidden West Burning ShoresDLC.Sylens plays a key role in Aloy’s storyand makes a brief appearance in theBurning ShoresDLC, warning Aloy about the dangers she still needs to face.RELATED:Horizon Forbidden West DLC Teases Next Game, Says DeveloperThe latestHorizon Forbidden Westupdate, 1.26, adds a touching memorial to Lance Reddick on one of the islands Aloy travels to in theBurning ShoresDLC. A holographic light rises from the floor, with the name of Lance Reddick shining above the ground. This memorial is located on the island where Aloy meets Seyka for the first time, on the first island players visit in theBurning ShoresDLC. Players who struggle to find the memorial can easily spot it at night since the holographic light can be seen from afar.
Players praised Guerrilla Games for the addition of this Lance Reddick memorial toHorizon Forbidden West. They shared their favoriteinteractions between Aloy and Sylenson social media and paid tribute to the late actor at his in-game memorial. Guerrilla Games published a message upon learning of Reddick’s passing to highlight his importance for both the developers and the community. The addition of an in-game memorial inHorizon Forbidden Westgives players a place to commemorate Reddick’s work as Sylens.
TheHorizon Forbidden West Burning ShoresDLC takes Aloy to the volcanic archipelago of Los Angeles, where she needs to save the world from a new sinister threat. Guerrilla Games is currently working on aHorizon Forbidden Westsequelto pursue the adventures of Aloy, and aHorizonmultiplayer game is also in development to let players explore this post-apocalyptic world with their friends and team up to defeat the machines.
Horizon Forbidden Westis available now on PS4 and PS5.
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