The return ofTales from the Borderlandshas been a long time coming for fans of the looter shooter franchise’s adventure spinoff. A new release hasn’t been seen since the conclusion of the first game’s five-episode run in 2015 and was delisted for several years following the closure of Telltale Games. However, with2K re-acquiring the licenseand re-launching the game last year, many fans have been excited to see what’s next for the story-focused games. Now, Gearbox and 2K have officially lifted the veil on the upcomingNew Tales from the Borderlands.
During Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live, Gearbox officially revealed the first trailer for theTales from the Borderlandssequel, showing off the new characters set to appear in the game. The trailer also revealed the release date forNew Tales from the Borderlands, confirming previous leaks placing the game’s launch for October 21. The trailer did not provide an in-depth look at the gameplay of the sequel, with many speculatingNew Talescould feature significant gameplay changes thanks to its new developer in Gearbox.
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TheNew Tales from the Borderlandsreveal trailer introduces players to the main cast of the new game, though it does not provide their official names. The short video sets upNew Tales from the Borderlands' story as revolving around an invasion by weapons manufacturer Tediore with rumors of a Vault on a space station spurring the cast into action. Previous leaks have suggestedthe characters' names are Anu, Fran, and Octaviowith Fran’s nametag, visible in the trailer, seemingly confirming these leaks.
New Tales from the Borderlands' first trailer intersperses much of the game’s more serious themes with theBorderlandsfranchise’s signature brand of humor. Remarks about “talking guns” and “guns with legs” are followed by a comical talking gun with legs bantering with other soldiers. The trailer’s opening segments are also narrated byBorderlandsfranchise staple Marcus, referring to the main cast as “a trio of losers trying to get through a bad day.” The reveal trailer also with the announcement of the game’s release platforms, coming to both current and next-gen consoles.
New Tales from the Borderlandscomes as theBorderlandsfandom is waiting for news on the future of the main series. WhileNew Tales from the BorderlandsjoinsTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsas spinoff games releasing this year, no official announcements have been made by Gearbox yet abouta fourth mainBorderlandsgame. The franchise has not seen a new main-series game since 2019’sBorderlands 3, with its DLC support ending in September 2020. WhileBorderlands 4may still be a ways off,New Tales from the Borderlandslooks to be an exciting romp for fans of the franchise’s story.
New Tales from the Borderlandswill release on October 21 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
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