Guerilla Games adds Lance Reddick memorial in Horizon Forbidden West

To honor Reddick and commemorate the indelible imprint he left behind, Guerrilla crafted a memorial within the very world that Sylens roamed. Accessible through the game's Burning Shores DLC expansion, the memorial is a poignant reminder of a talent unparalleled. As players navigate their way to Widemaw Island, opposite the lava river, they're greeted by the sight of a hologram bearing Lance Reddick's name.

This radiant blue beacon, standing tall amidst the game's stunning graphics, allows players to mourn and remember the man who brought Sylens to life.

While Guerrilla Games expressed their deep sorrow and gratitude through this homage, they are not alone in their tributes. Reddick's death reverberated through the gaming sphere, where his roles went far beyond Horizon. In Destiny 2, he voiced Zavala. His passing led to a virtual outpouring of grief, as players gathered in droves around Zavala, kneeling in silent tribute to the actor.

Beyond gaming, Reddick's death was mourned in the film community as well. The actor, who played Charon in the John Wick franchise, was honored in the ending credits of the latest entry, John Wick 4. A similar tribute to Reddick is expected in the upcoming John Wick spinoff, Ballerina, where Reddick has a cameo, and the beat-em-up roguelite game Hellboy: Web of Wyrd, where he was set to voice Hellboy.

As the tributes continue to pour in and fans reminisce about Reddick's extraordinary talent, a shadow looms over the fate of his characters. In Horizon, particularly, the story of Sylens is left hanging precariously. While it's unclear how his arc will be handled in future Horizon content, the memorial serves as a fitting tribute to a man who was, as one fan put it, "a towering presence in everything he did."

If nothing else, Guerilla shouldn't be in any hurry to work on the third mainline entry in the series. Judging from what he heard about Sony and its astringent Metacritic requirements for its first-party titles, Guerilla is in the clear. Although if you insist, you should find clues about the threequel in the sequel's expansion.