After a hiatus from standalone primary sequels, Borderlands fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment, and according to Gearbox Software’s head Randy Pitchford, they’ll feel “very, very comfortable” with what’s in store.
In 2022, Borderlands expanded its universe with New Tales from the Borderlands, marking our first foray into this world. The franchise also spawned the spin-off Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which injected a fantastical twist into the series’ signature blend of shooting and looting gameplay. For nearly five years, gamers have gone without a fresh Borderlands installment, with the last release being 2019’s Borderlands 3? What could potentially pique players’ interest about the setting for a hypothetical Borderlands 4 is whether the story would take place in a new location or revisit familiar territories, perhaps expanding on the lore and characters introduced in previous games. Although rumors have circulated for over a year on a developer’s LinkedIn page, no formal declaration has been made in any capacity.
In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Gearbox Software’s Randy Pitchford revealed that fans won’t have to wait too long to learn what’s next in store for the Borderlands franchise, hinting at an imminent announcement. “We’ve struggled to conceal the fact that we’re grappling with numerous complex issues,” said Pitchford, candidly acknowledging their significant challenges. “We’re confident that our enthusiastic supporters will be thrilled when we unveil our latest online gaming initiative.” We’ll ensure transparency by announcing the update promptly, without keeping people in suspense for an extended period.
The Borderlands film is anticipated to get some subsequent chapter information “sooner relatively than later,” Pitchford hinted, suggesting a possible early-year reveal for the franchise’s cinematic future. We’ll see. Possibly sooner,” he continued, expressing his enthusiasm for having “the largest and greatest group” of followers who were engaged in content that met their needs – a development he described as “very, very thrilling.” I’m eager to discuss this topic with you. I must confess that I am utterly thrilled at this juncture!
Fans of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands may also eagerly anticipate what’s next, as Pitchford notes they achieved a “much larger outcome” with the first Wonderlands game compared to the initial Borderlands release, leaving room for growth and improvement. I really like fantasy. We created the innovative Dragon Preserve DLC for Borderlands 2 because my passion for fantasy led to this endeavour. Many at Gearbox harbor a deep affection for fantasy, which provides an ideal setting to creatively explore those interests within the established framework of the Borderlands narrative and world. I’m confident that our audience can rely on us for more.
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Borderlands is mere weeks away from its release on August 8 in the UK and August 9 in the US, generating significant excitement among fans of the popular video game franchise.
