After the information broke yesterday, Guardians started flocking to Commander Zavala, who Reddick famously voiced, to pay their respects. Information traveled shortly within the Future neighborhood as Reddick was not solely an avid fan of Future, however would sometimes engage with players on social media as Commander Zavala.

Though it is a bit quieter within the Tower immediately, nearly each occasion had Guardians standing stoically in a circle round Zavala yesterday utilizing the “Humanity’s Sheild” emote to suggest his character’s larger-than-life presence, or sitting amongst their fellow Guardians whereas attending a impromptu candlelight vigil.

Over on the /r/DestinyTheGame subreddit, the submit honoring Reddick shortly rose to turn into the 2nd hottest submit throughout all of Reddit, with loads of neighborhood members and former Bungie builders sharing their favourite reminiscences of Zavala, or Reddick himself.

Reddick’s passing hit particularly near dwelling for Guardians, as they’ve spent the previous 9 years alongside his character in-game. As I popped into varied livestreams on Twitch yesterday, it appeared prefer it was all folks have been speaking about. Likewise on Twitter, the place nearly everybody within the Future neighborhood was sharing screenshots of the Tower, or posting movies showcasing all of the Guardians that had gathered to pay tribute to Zavala.

Simply went into Future 2, and, yeah, gamers are gathered round Commander Zavala, paying tribute to his actor, the late Lance Reddick

Actually touching.

RIP https://t.co/uan1MEaoaY pic.twitter.com/qdvd3d7gBa

— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) March 17, 2023

Bungie additionally put out an official statement following the news stating that “Lance Reddick was an iconic presence on display screen, in Future, and most significantly, in particular person. His love for our neighborhood shined by means of in Commander Zavala, in his uncompromising dedication to his craft, and out of the radiating kindness that touched these round him. To say he shall be missed is a profound understatement, but no much less true. Relaxation in peace, Lance.”

Within the phrases of Commander Zavala, “Eyes up, Guardian.”

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