Horizon Zero Dawn: 10 Things A Prequel/Sequel Must Address

10. Sylens - The Protagonist?

This one is fairly obvious, Sylens is after all the last character that we see on the screen.

He departs whilst having complete control over HADES, as he holds its floating core inside a metal cage. There is some potential for future exploration here, because HADES is not destroyed collectively, but is in the hands of the man who once struck a deal with the entity and created a cult that worshipped it.

Sylens would make for a very interesting protagonist. He is not a one-dimensional character, he does not always do the right thing, opting instead for the more interesting one. Sylens wants to gain knowledge, no matter the costs. This can lead to disaster, but also make for a well-constructed story.

It's not like the two can't mesh together quite well.