Borderlands 4 Could Easily Be a Game Full of Reunions, But That May Not Be For the Best

Borderlands 4 is only a few months away now, and as the wait grows shorter, many longtime fans are eager to see what lies in store for them with this fresh chapter. There are a variety of changes coming to Borderlands 4 that make the new entry that much more compelling. Between the more serious tone and a brand-new setting, Borderlands 4 is shaking up the formula, and that’s exciting.

Despite the change in scenery, there are already some characters confirmed to be making an appearance. Considering that the Borderlands franchise boasts plenty of unique characters, it only makes sense for some of them to make a special cameo within the story, but if Borderlands 4 wants to feel fresh, keeping the special appearances to a minimum may be for the best.

borderlands 4 already step behind borderlands 3 in one area

Borderlands 4 is Already a Step Behind Borderlands 3 in One Area

Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a worthy sequel to Borderlands 3, but there is one thing that its predecessor did better.

Borderlands 4 Holding Back on its Cameos May Help the Game Stand Out Among its Predecessors

Borderlands 4 is Already Teasing the Return of Familiar Faces

Claptrap
Moxxi
Zane
Amara
Lilith, Gaige, and Nine-Toes have been speculated.

There are already a considerable number of familiar names set to come back for Borderlands 4. Although Borderlands 4 is adopting a different tone, that hasn’t stopped it from bringing back Claptrap and other popular characters. Moxxi and Zane are confirmed to come back to the story, and while Lilith is believed to be making a comeback to the game, leaning too hard into major character cameos may keep the game from truly feeling fresh.

After Borderlands 3, Lilith was believed to be dead after sacrificing herself to save Pandora, but since her actions caused the rift in Kairos, she plays a significant role in the story regardless.

Borderlands 4’s Kairos Deserves a Chance to Feel Fresh

Getting to see a variety of popular Borderlands faces is exciting, but if Borderlands 4 really wants to make its new planet stand out, keeping the character cameos to a bare minimum may be the best path forward. Borderlands 4 has already teased its own exciting list of Vault Hunters, and cameos could potentially distract from their debut.

Borderlands 4’s Vault Hunter Lineup

Vex- The Siren
Rafa – The Exo Soldier
Harlow – The Gravitar
Amon – The Forgeknight

There is still a lot of mystery swirling around Borderlands 4‘s new roster of Vault Hunters, but they are already shaping up to be compelling additions to the franchise’s lore. Of course, nostalgia causing players to reminisce about past Vault Hunters is understandable, but considering that this is a fresh era for the franchise, brand-new faces would benefit best from getting as much time in the spotlight as possible.

If there are too many returning characters being put center stage, it may be more difficult to become attached to Borderlands 4‘s new Vault Hunters. It could be easy to compare the newcomers to past Vault Hunters, especially if a lot of them return in Borderlands 4. Of course, small cameos can be fun, but they definitely shouldn’t be the main course of a brand-new chapter in the franchise.

Borderlands 4 includes a feature that allows players to customize a volume slider that can mute Claptrap.

The Wait for Borderlands 4 is Almost Over

Borderlands 4 launches on September 12.
At launch, the game will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and will come to the Switch 2 at a later date.

After an extensive wait, Borderlands 4 is finally almost here. Bridging the gap between the summer and the fall, Borderlands 4 is launching in a compelling window. It’s been six years since Borderlands 3 hit the scene, so it will be exciting to see how much the series and its Vault Hunters have evolved from the last chapter.