Will the Borderlands franchise ever return from the dead? Well, obviously, that's going to be the case and it's even Gearbox which offers us a clue on this subject.
Among the franchises that we would like to see back in the spotlight, there is clearly Borderlands. In 2019, we were treated to the third opus, which was the last big game in the series. So yes, we don't forget New Tales from the Borderlands in 2022, but it's not quite the same thing. So the question is: will a fourth iteration eventually come out? Rumors have been rife since last year, but this time it was Gearbox who took the floor to make a statement that ignited the powder.
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Borderlands 4 soon to be revealed? Hope is reborn
To be more precise, it was Randy Pitchford, the co-founder of the studio behind the license, who spoke with IGN. The media asked him what his favorite Borderlands was. His response was quite… strange. He actually didn't mention a game that existed. Instead, he discussed a project that is currently in development. “ Look, we haven't even announced anything. Clearly we're working on something. And I know what we're working on, and… it's the best thing we've ever done. And I can't wait, but it's not time yet. It's not the right time yet. There will be a time for that “.
So yeah, that's a really weird statement considering the question. As such, he never cites Borderlands, and one could be wrong. However, that's what he was asked about, and that's the answer he chose to give. Fans are therefore getting excited, and are now convinced that Gearbox is working on an ambitious fourth opus. But players' theories aren't just based on that. Right now, things are starting to happen on social media.
Indeed, at the moment, the official Borderlands X account (formerly Twitter) posts videos every week that summarize the history of the games in the franchise. The flurry of publications should normally end on March 12. Only a week before PAX East which will take place on March 19, 2023. And it was during this event that the 3 was revealed to the public. Are we dealing with a coincidence? For some people, this leaves no doubt. We will still take this information with a grain of salt, but it smells very good.