Lance Reddick, the actor who portrays Sylens in Horizon Forbidden West, may have leaked an upcoming DLC expansion for Guerrilla's open-world adventure. The sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn sees Aloy venture into a deadly new region of America alongside a cast of both new and old characters. Rumors have previously suggested that Horizon Forbidden West DLC is currently on the way, and Lance Reddick has now added fuel to that fire.
First introduced as a mysterious ally in Horizon Zero Dawn, Sylens is one of the post-apocalyptic franchise's most complex and fascinating characters. He serves as a cold mentor to Aloy in the first game, guiding the young adventurer to discover the secrets of the old world. Sylens also has a shady past, however, which is further explored in Horizon Forbidden West when he manipulates various factions to achieve his own goals. Throughout the franchise Sylens serves as a stoic and calculating foil to the hot-blooded Aloy, with Lance Reddick granting the character both gravitas and humanity. A Horizon Zero Dawn Sylens cosplay demonstrates the complex figure's fan following, and now Lance Reddick may have accidentally teased another appearance in the form of DLC.
A report from Insider Gaming suggests that Lance Reddick accidentally teased an upcoming Horizon Forbidden West expansion on Twitter. The beloved actor, known for his television roles on Oz and Lost, apparently tweeted a short video from a motion capture session with a caption reading, "Hard at work... in a session for Horizon Forbidden West." Reddick quickly deleted the tweet, further supporting the idea that he mistakenly leaked an upcoming expansion.
Sylens Could Play A Major Role In Horizon Forbidden West DLC
While no expansion has been officially revealed yet, some believe that a Horizon Forbidden West DLC is a perfect opportunity to improve the open-world sequel. The post-apocalyptic adventure was well-received at launch, but it was completely overshadowed by Elden Ring when it released one week later. Many also felt the game failed to build upon its predecessor, with new machines and abilities failing to impress many who had already played Horizon Zero Dawn. However, by taking players to an exciting new region or introducing a truly groundbreaking new mechanic Horizon Forbidden West DLC may be able to salvage the experience.
Horizon Forbidden West delivered another gorgeous post-apocalyptic adventure, but an expansion has the potential to make truly memorable additions to the franchise as a whole. Sylens is one of the series' most cryptic figures, so it seems ironic that Lance Reddick may have been the one to leak an upcoming DLC. However, until an official announcement is made the Horizon Forbidden West expansion remains simple hearsay.
Source: Insider Gaming