{"id":555569,"date":"2026-03-11T22:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:0a6e4746-63e1-429c-a234-bb9c4319050a"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:01:12","slug":"preserving-art-through-tildas-vault-in-horizon-forbidden-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/preserving-art-through-tildas-vault-in-horizon-forbidden-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving art through Tilda\u2019s Vault in Horizon Forbidden West"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While the stunning landscapes of the Forbidden West may depict a post-post-apocalyptic North America, the world of Horizon is crafted at a studio in the heart of Amsterdam. At Guerrilla, we’re always happy to showcase our Dutch roots to our international community. So when the opportunity presented itself to collaborate with the Rijksmuseum, we had to take it. <\/p>\n

The Rijksmuseum is the national art and history museum of The Netherlands. Its collection features the renowned works of Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. Working together with the museum\u2019s experts, a handful of these artworks were chosen to be featured during a pivotal moment in the story of Horizon Forbidden West. <\/p>\n

The result is an intimate experience that not only speaks to the importance of preserving cultural artifacts, but also demonstrates how art helps us process emotion and connect with one another.<\/p>\n

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Spoiler alert: This section includes some top-level Horizon Forbidden West story spoilers<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cDon\u2019t be so quick to dismiss the comfort we can find in art. Or the insight we might gain.\u201d These are the words of Tilda van der Meer, a major new character in Horizon Forbidden West. She was always set to be a space-faring immortal who returns to Earth after a thousand-year absence. However, after meeting with the Rijksmuseum back in 2019, Guerrilla\u2019s narrative team reimagined the character as a Dutch technologist, authentication expert, and art collector who fights to preserve elements of the museum\u2019s collection from the ravages of time.<\/p>\n

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When the Rijksmuseum saw Tilda\u2019s new biography, Curatorial Assistant Denise Campbell and her team were inspired to select ten perfect pieces for the collection featured in the game, each of which resonates with Tilda\u2019s personality.   <\/p>\n

Guerrilla then worked to create a space in the game to show off these works, preserved for a millennium: the vault inside of Tilda\u2019s mansion. When Aloy first enters, she is captivated by the great works featured prominently on the tall concrete walls and pedestals. In this atmospheric area, Aloy\u2014and the player\u2014can linger for however long they wish and discuss the pieces with Tilda through Aloy\u2019s Focus. Ultimately, this provides a connection between both characters, beautifully acted by Ashly Burch and Carrie-Anne Moss, manifested through their mutual admiration and interpretation of Tilda\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

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The Rijksmuseum has been a phenomenal collaborator over the past few years, from curating the selection to now. They are cordially inviting Horizon Forbidden West fans and art admirers alike to take the Aloy Tour at any time, and see the magnificent collection up close as displayed in the historic museum halls. The ten selected works are:<\/p>\n