Destiny 2 community still mourns the loss of one of the best artists the game ever got. Lance Reddick, known worldwide as a renowned actor and voice actor, passed away on March 17. While the community and game devs still recover from the loss, Bungie’s senior narrative director confirms some of the last lines he recorded with the profound actor.
According to Robert Brooks, the radio conversation between Sloane and Zavala on June 27 reset were the final lines he recorded with Lance Reddick. However, readers should note that this does not mean they were the final words by any means, as Zavala might still have lines in the upcoming seasons and The Final Shape.
With Zavala being one of the game’s central characters, Lance Reddick’s voice greatly impacted the player base for the last nine years. After months of recording for each season and expansion, Lance’s absence in the game will surely be felt, as he will be dearly missed by everyone in the community.
Lance Reddick’s final recording with Bungie’s senior narrative director for Destiny 2 Season of the Deep
Destiny 2 Season 21’s storyline concluded with the week 6 reset on June 27. Players learned a fair bit about the Witness’s origins, alongside what appears to be the core of the upcoming season’s story. Like multiple characters this season, Zavala had a lot of voice lines and interactions with his old comrades.
The Senior narrative designer at Bungie said this was the last voice-line recorded for Commander Zavala by Lance Reddick. So this may be the last time we hear him in Destiny 2 😭 pic.twitter.com/hdHw12Zepq
— LUCKYY10P (@LUCKYY10P) June 28, 2023
For context and to make sure I didn’t mischaracterize the original tweet: pic.twitter.com/S0MHCAV2Ot
— LUCKYY10P (@LUCKYY10P) June 29, 2023
The radio recording, which can be heard on the HELM, can be accessed after completing the series of questlines associated with a season. Zavala’s final words with Sloane in Destiny 2 Season of the Deep stated the following:
“At ease, Sloane. You resisted the will of a Hive god. An apology isn’t necessary. A mettle tested leaves an impression. Something Saladin used to recite…when we were young. I…was married once. Safiyah, together we raised a son, Hakim. It was the Dark age. I was Saladin’s charge, young, reckless, enchanted by…*sigh* a warm memory now.”
Bungie’s Senior Narrative Designer says this week’s radio conversation in the HELM (between Zavala and Sloane) featured the last lines he ever recorded with the late Lance Reddick. RIP. pic.twitter.com/f2XxvIktAL
— Destiny Bulletin (@DestinyBulletn) June 27, 2023
Dang it I was hoping they got it all finish up to Final Shape.🥲Still many thx Lance for they great 9 years! pic.twitter.com/NsSMtxC2CZ
— Sin 🦁 Vtuber (@Sin_thelion) June 28, 2023
It has been an honor listening to his voice line’s for the past 9 year’s and how dear the community was to him 💔 R.I.P.
— Pain (@YoursTrulyPain) June 27, 2023
Sobering moment listening to the final radio conversation in the HELM today. Pretty sure these were the last lines I ever recorded with Lance.
— Robert Brookes 💗💜💙 (@Sphynxian) June 27, 2023
Possibly both? Unsure. But I’m pretty sure the session we recorded this radio was the last one with Lance. That said we don’t record content in chronological order, so there may still be something? But what I said is what I said, it was the last lines I ever recorded with Lance.
— Robert Brookes 💗💜💙 (@Sphynxian) June 27, 2023
Just listened to that right now… wow. And what a wonderful recording to end on as well. RIP Lance, RIP.
— Clarity – Destiny 2 Research (@D2Clarity) June 27, 2023
Moments after the Destiny 2 reset went live, Bungie’s senior Narrative director posted the following statement:
“Sobering moment listening to the final radio conversation in the HELM today. Pretty sure these were the last lines I ever recorded with Lance.”
Zavala and Lance’s influence as characters and voice actors has been heavy. While it is unknown whether the late voice actor has some pre-recorded lines for the future, every player will want to see a fitting conclusion for Zavala.
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