Actor Lance Reddick, who portrayed Commander Zavala in Destiny 2 and antagonist Sylens in Horizon Forbidden West, sadly passed away in March 2023. He is now honored with the recognition he deserves after his performances in Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel.
What has Guerrilla Games done? The development team has now created a memorial for Lance Reddick. However, the monument can only be found in the Burning Shores expansion and seems to have only been implemented in the game with the current patch.
The memorial consists of a small light display that projects Reddick’s name into the air. If you are searching for the monument, you will have better chances of finding the light display at night.
You can see the wonderful world of Horizon Forbidden West in the following gameplay trailer:
Where can I find the monument? The memorial can be found on one of the islands in the Burning Shores DLC. It is located on a large island, southeast of a volcano that is spewing lava. From the campfire on the beach, players can fly or swim directly to the island and then head to the ridge above the beach.
There you should find the following monument that Guerrilla Games shares in a tweet:
Many players report that they did not find the monument on their first run. This could be because the memorial was only added to the game with Patch 1.26, which was released on June 20, 2023. If you cannot find the monument, it may be because your version is not up to date.
Guerrilla Games writes about the monument:
In honor of Lance Reddick, we have set up a memorial to remember the profound impact he had on all of us. Thank you, Lance, for everything you brought to the role of Sylens: your seriousness, energy, wisdom, and much more. You were an incomparable talent and a friend. We miss you dearly.
It remains unclear how Reddick’s death will affect the Sylens character. In Destiny 2, players have numerous ideas for a tribute to Lance Reddick and a replacement for Zavala must be found.
By the way: A fan reports of another monument dedicated to a member of Guerrilla Games. It can be discovered on a peaceful island, about which the user provides no further details.
However, Aloy comments on the monument in a way that makes it seem like a tribute to someone very special. We can sit at the memorial and observe the sea and the birds.
The Reasons for Lance Reddick’s Popularity
In addition to his roles in Destiny 2 and the Horizon series, Reddick appeared in many shows and films. Fans celebrate him especially for his roles in the crime series The Wire and Fringe – Cases of the FBI. However, the actor, who passed away at the age of 60, can look back on many more appearances in films and series.
Lance Reddick was also so popular in the gaming community because he was himself a passionate gamer. His outburst about space turtles in Destiny 2 amused many fans: Actor berates space turtles, makes Destiny 2 fans happy
