It’s been almost 5 years sinceBorderlands3 came out and, though its had a number of content updates since it released, the series has been long overdue for a new mainline entry.
With most wanting toforget the film adaptation and move on, Borderlands 4 has a lot to live up to in terms of story and presentation. Though the initial trailer doesn’t reveal much in terms of gameplay, it does give fans of the series a few details to work with.
While it’s still got that cell-shaded look to it, the lines are a lot thinner and cleaner than before. Things look a lot more “realistic” in terms of environment.
There’s a chance this is just the way this cinematic trailer looks, and that the final game will look closer to prior entries in the series. For now, though, BL4 seems like a departure.
In terms of story, the trailer displays a planet with the same purple glow of Eridium ripping through the sky in what appears to be it crossing into another dimension. Considering Borderlands 3 saw the Vault Hunters travel across the galaxy, dimension-hopping seems like the only way to top that.
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Other than that, not much is known at this time. It’s safe to assume it’ll keep the Borderlands staples in a system of seemingly endless loot and weapons, though.
However, with the movie leaving fans of the series disappointed and Borderlands 3’s narrative leaving a lot to be desired, Borderlands 4 will have to do something special to loop fans of the series back in.
Carver Fisher is Dexerto’s Deputy US Editor. His expert coverage areas include Gaming and competitive Esports, where he’s covered League of Legends extensively. He also has bylines at Elo Entertainment and Inven Global. Contact him here: carver.fisher@dexerto.com
