Introduction: A New Era for Borderlands
Fans have eagerly awaited the next installment of the Borderlands franchise, and whispers about Borderlands 4 suggest it’s bringing some surprises. While the iconic visual style is still recognizable, developers at Gearbox are promising notable changes, particularly in the humor department.
Dialing Back on the Bathroom Jokes
In a recent statement, narrative director Sam Winkler indicated that the game will cut back on the “toilet humor” that became prevalent in Borderlands 3. As Winkler put it, he would “cry real tears” if the word ‘skibidi’ made its way into the game. This could indeed indicate a shift towards more meaningful storytelling, aiming to refresh the series rather than let it be stuck in the overindulgent tropes of the late 2000s.
What This Means for Gameplay
The Borderlands series has always reveled in absurdities and outrageous jokes, but with earlier games often keeping things lively without diving into vulgarity, fans could see a revival of that classic charm.