Summary
- Borderlands 4 is in "active development" but with no release window yet.
- The Borderlands: Debt or Alive novel wraps up Tales from the Borderlands' story, suggesting the door is closed for future games featuring Rhys, Sasha, and Fiona as main characters.
- While a new game is unlikely, characters from Tales may potentially return for brief appearances in other future Borderlands entries.
2014's Tales from the Borderlands saw the franchise stretch its legs beyond the core looter shooter titles and into other genres with Telltale Games' take on Gearbox Software's satirical sci-fi universe. Tales from the Borderlands introduced a self-contained adventure with endearing characters and some great guest appearances from longtime favorites. While the series is no stranger to side content and spin-offs, with a feature film now under its belt, Tales found a place in many fans' hearts as an excellent entry that showed a different side of the world in interesting ways while still retaining what makes Borderlands distinct and relatable.
Borderlands 4 is stated to be "in active development" but there are still no other firm updates or a possible release window yet. Fans may thus be looking for more content to check out until then, and the Borderlands: Debt or Alive novel penned by Anthony Burch, who was lead writer for Borderlands 2 and its DLCs, was recently released. However, as Debt or Alive is a direct sequel, picking up right after Tales to close out the story of its cast, this means that it is now highly unlikely they will return in another game.
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Borderlands: Debt or Alive Likely Means No Future Tales From The Borderlands Games
Tales from the Borderlands was One of the Franchises' Best Adventures
Telltale's namesake and reputation suited the title perfectly, as it presented the world through a much different genre, but with all the Borderlands humor and other aspects integrated in a believable way that made for a fun and authentic experience. Set following the events of Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands centers on the trio of Sasha, Fiona, and Rhys attempting to swindle their way into obtaining a Vault Key. As a slower-paced narrative interlaced with Telltale's distinct dialogue choices, Tales was able to give the setting and characters a bit more breathing room, filling out lore and showing the experience of characters who aren't traditional Vault Hunters, but who fit right into Borderlands. Its 5 episodes added up to an enjoyable and memorable story in the world.
Gearbox itself then returned to development duties on New Tales from the Borderlands, which saw another ragtag collection of eclectic characters teaming up to take down the CEO of one of Borderlands' arms corporations in a spiritual successor to the original. While it captured the essence of the first Tales, it didn't touch on what its characters had been up to, leaving their story unfinished until recently.
Why the Debt or Alive Novel Implies No More Tales From The Borderlands Titles
With the novel now answering the questions of what hijinks Fiona and Sasha found themselves in after opening the Vault of the Traveler, there's much less incentive for another game to materialize, even if fans might welcome it. There has been no mention or rumors about another Tales from the Borderlands title, and it's likely Gearbox is focusing mostly on the next mainline entry as well as the Tiny Tina's Wonderlands sequel for the foreseeable future. So, although fans can take comfort that there is more material featuring the popular and well-realized figures from Tales, that also likely means the characters have probably had their time in the sun and won't be seen again.
There is always the possibility that Tales from the Borderlands characters could pop up in Borderlands 4 or other future entries as cameos or references, though, given that this has occurred once before.
Borderlands 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- September 13, 2019
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.
A MAYHEM-FUELED THRILL RIDE
Stop the fanatical Calypso Twins from uniting the bandit clans and claiming the galaxy’s ultimate power. Only you, a thrill-seeking Vault Hunter, have the arsenal and allies to take them down.
YOUR VAULT HUNTER, YOUR PLAYSTYLE
Become one of four extraordinary Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities, playstyles, deep skill trees, and tons of personalization options. All Vault Hunters are capable of awesome mayhem alone, but together they are unstoppable.
LOCK, LOAD, AND LOOT
With bazillions of guns and gadgets, every fight is an opportunity to score new gear. Firearms with self-propelling bullet shields? Check. Rifles that spawn fire-spewing volcanoes? Obviously. Guns that grow legs and chase down enemies while hurling verbal insults? Yeah, got that too.
NEW BORDERLANDS
Discover new worlds beyond Pandora, each featuring unique environments to explore and enemies to destroy. Tear through hostile deserts, battle your way across war-torn cityscapes, navigate deadly bayous, and more! QUICK & SEAMLESS CO-OP ACTION
Play with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress. Take down enemies and challenges as a team, but reap rewards that are yours alone – no one misses out on loot.
- Franchise
- Borderlands
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 25 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 Players
