The upcoming Lego Horizon Adventures, a spin-off of the main Horizon franchise, is recasting the character of Sylens after the death of actor Lance Reddick in 2023.

One of the most complex and beloved characters in Guerrilla Games' Horizon series is Sylens, whose alliances shift in his pursuit of knowledge. He's played by Lance Reddick in both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, but after the actor's passing in 2023, fans have been left wondering what will happen to the character.

Sylens will appear in the upcoming Lego Horizon Adventures game, but it won't be the late Lance Reddick's voice behind the character.

Lego Horizon Adventures is recasting Lance Reddick's character Sylens after the actor died in March 2023. Sylens is the deuteragonist of Horizon Zero Dawn and a returning character in its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. He allies with protagonist Aloy to discover the truth behind the machines and the fate of the Old Ones.

Guerrilla Games has recast the role of Sylens in Lego Horizon Adventures. Lance Reddick, who previously played the role of Sylens in the Horizon series, passed away last March at the age of 60. In a statement provided to IGN, Sony studio Guerrilla said a new actor has taken on the role for the upcoming Lego spin-off.

Lance Reddick's tragic passing in 2023 hit a lot of fans hard. Gamers especially remembered him well, for his time as Commander Zavala in Destiny 2, and as the mysterious Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West.

The Horizon franchise’s pure-fun conceit — smushing dinosaurs and robots together — proved irresistible for Lego.

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Horizon developer Guerrilla Games has confirmed that Sylens has been recast in Lego Horizon Adventures, after the passing of Lance Reddick in 2023.