Players of the dinosaur survival MMO Path of Titans have staged a significant in-game tribute to the beloved actor Sam Neill, who recently passed away. The event saw a large gathering of players controlling various dinosaur species, reminiscent of those featured in the Jurassic Park film series, to march in his memory. The tribute included iconic creatures such as the Triceratops and Brachiosaurus, as well as the Spinosaurus, which prominently featured in Jurassic Park 3.
This coordinated migration was a remarkable feat, as servers in Path of Titans typically restrict the congregation of numerous mixed species. Successfully executing such a large-scale event required extensive communication and planning among the players.
Sam Neill was widely celebrated for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the original 1993 Jurassic Park film. His career, however, spanned numerous other notable film and television projects. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Neill appeared in films like The Hunt for Red October and Event Horizon. He also portrayed the titular wizard in the critically acclaimed 1998 miniseries Merlin. Neill revisited his role as Dr. Grant in Jurassic Park 3 and later in the 2022 film Jurassic Park: Dominion. His connection to the franchise extended to gaming, where he lent his voice to the first two Jurassic World Evolution titles. Beyond his live-action roles, Neill also made a guest appearance in The Simpsons.
Neill was also remembered for his personal warmth and advocacy. Anecdotes shared online since his passing highlight his kindness, including a story about his request to alter the Australian flag on his uniform in Event Horizon to incorporate the Aboriginal flag. He was also known for his efforts to bring depth to his Jurassic Park character and for his social media presence, where he often shared aspects of his life running a farm and vineyard in New Zealand.