It seems we haven’t heard the final voice of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2: in honor of voice actor Lance Reddick, who passed away unexpectedly last week (opens in new tab) At 60, Bungie confirmed that it still has “performances that haven’t yet appeared in games.”
Reddick has had an impressive career in film and television, appearing in many high-profile games such as Quantum Break, Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. However, it’s safe to say that he’s best known in the game as his Destiny big man, Commander Zavala. Not only because of his stoic, dominant tower presence, but also because he was an enthusiastic player who clearly enjoyed interacting with his fans. (opens in new tab).
“As the voice of Commander Zavala, the mighty Vanguard commander, Lance brings to life a character that has become virtually synonymous with Destiny,” Bungie said in its latest article. Bungie this week (opens in new tab) update. “For nearly a decade, Guardians around the world have found purpose and comfort in Zavala’s presence, bolstered by her unmistakable voice of strength, tranquility and nobility.
“The tributes sent to Reims have been overwhelming. From the endless heartfelt messages on social media to the impromptu tribute gathering at the corner of Zavala, the Tower overlooking the last city. Actor, As a musician, gamer, and family member, the passion Lance brings to what he loves has been reflected in the eyes and hearts of all who love him.”
One of the big questions left by Reddick’s death is what to do with Zavala. As Bungie said, characters are a fundamental part of Destiny, and Reddick is almost inseparable from Destiny. North stood in for Nathan Fillion, and Marla Junot played Ikora in Season of the Splicer as Gina Torres’s stand-in — but in each case, the actor in question voluntarily resigned. . The Reddick case is unique. To be honest, so is his voice.
Zavala is heavily involved in the current season of Destiny 2, and the next big expansion, The Final Shape, will tell a story of light and darkness. This is basically everything that happened in the last ten years, the entire history of Destiny so far. — at the end. That’s still a long way off, but it would be the natural end of Zavala’s role in the game.
Bungie has not committed anything at this time, but will hear more from Zavala before any decisions are made.
Bungie said, “For now, we will honor his performance in the game and his presence in the memories that will last a lifetime.” We are grateful and our thoughts are with his friends and loved ones.”
Bungie also added a tribute to Reddick to Destiny 2’s login screen, calling him an “iconic presence on screen and in person.”
“His kindness and dedication shone brightly throughout his work in film, television and games, including his portrayal of Commander Zavala,” it says.
