Borderlands 4 is a bold departure for the series, but 2K may have carved off some of its soul in the pursuit of killing cringe - preview

Borderlands is undergoing a grand and drastic rebirth with Borderlands 4. It's more mature, less zany than before. A smart haircut and fresh new work shirt. It's bringing with it a gameplay overhaul, taking what's loved from the hugely profitable original trilogy and adding to it a contemporary makeover. It marks a new era for Borderlands, and while it still offers that same lootin' and shootin' richness as you'd expect, I can't help but feel some meaty chunk of its soul has been thrown out the window in the attempt. Read more

Jun 18, 2025 - 19:10

Borderlands 4 is a bold departure for the series, but 2K may have carved off some of its soul in the pursuit of killing cringe - preview

Borderlands is undergoing a grand and drastic rebirth with Borderlands 4. It's more mature, less zany than before. A smart haircut and fresh new work shirt. It's bringing with it a gameplay overhaul, taking what's loved from the hugely profitable original trilogy and adding to it a contemporary makeover. It marks a new era for Borderlands, and while it still offers that same lootin' and shootin' richness as you'd expect, I can't help but feel some meaty chunk of its soul has been thrown out the window in the attempt.