Team Fortress 2has been updated to pay tribute to Rick May, the late voice of Soldier.
Valve released released the update on Friday, which, among a list of other fixes, changed the menu to show May’s character saluting while aValve Orchestra-recorded versionof “Taps” plays in the background. In addition, a statue of Soldier has been placed throughoutthe game’s maps, with a plaque bearing May’s name and the line “That was a hell of a campaign, son!”
Players quickly discovered that the statue also plays a list of May’s iconic lines as Soldier should you hang around it for long enough.
Maypassed away last monthafter contracting the coronavirus. He was 79. The news was met withvarious tributesfrom fans, both in and outside ofTeam Fortress 2, and will undoubtedly continue on now that Valve has given players spots in-game to gather and mourn.
The tribute will last throughout the month of May, according to the in-game patch notes.
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That was a hell of a campaign son!fromr/tf2
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Thank you Valve.fromr/tf2
My favorite game, my favorite map and my favorite class since 2012. While I’m still sad about what has happened I am happy to see the community and even Valve “coming together” for this. Thanks to everyone who has helped in turning this game and this community into what it is today. R.I.P. Rick may.fromr/tf2
A career actor, May’s other video game roles included that of Dr. M in Sucker Punch’sSly 3: Honor Among Thieves,Genghis Khan Ensemble Studios’Age of Empires II,and perhaps just as notable as Soldier, Peppy Hare inStar Fox 64.
