Borderlands 4 Feels Like the Destiny 3 We Might Never See, and Gearbox’s Shift Is a Brilliant Move

Sure thing, let’s dive into this. So, last night I caught the Borderlands 4 State of Play. And wow, what a ride! It’s like, they took the essence of the original Borderlands and spiced it up with this vibe that feels more Destiny-ish. I mean, I was expecting Borderlands 4, but part of me thinks maybe I got Destiny 3… Or something in between. It’s wild but feels right, like they’re finally shaking things up.

Okay, so what do we know about Borderlands? It’s got this rep, right? First off, it’s the go-to for killer FPS action. The kind where you can, like, mix and match weapons that shoot the most bizarre stuff ever. It’s why people dig it. Even if Borderlands 1 seems kinda chill now, it was groundbreaking back then. But there’s also this… uh, humor? Not everyone’s cup of tea, you know? Like, love Claptrap or roll your eyes at the whole quirky vibe. Gearbox folks, they’ve taken a big leap, rethinking the whole tone, and it’s looking, well, different. Like, not zero jokes but… way fewer. That’s refreshing, right? I totally thought they’d toss in some ‘Sigma’ gag for sure — happily wrong there!

Now, about how it looks — still crazy, less cartoon explosion. It’s toned down but still has that eccentric edge. And they’ve jazzed up the gameplay. World bosses that just, like, show up? Vaults flipping into dungeons? It’s a gutsy twist, and I dig it. Anyone else hear Destiny 2 in that, or is it just me? That’s the vibe. You get drones, summon cars — you name it. It’s like Gearbox stirred in some Destiny — shook, not stirred.

Honestly, it could be a strange call in another universe, but here? Makes sense! Destiny 2 is kinda drifting, Bungie’s caught up with other stuff. Marathon’s got mixed reactions from Alpha players, so there’s a window here. Imagine both games dropping September 23? Borderlands might’ve stomped all over Marathon’s launch.

Anyway, these thoughts are bouncing all over my brain. I can’t shake it; Borderlands 4 might just be the fresh twist we needed. I mean, all this pre-launch buzz is something, right? Can’t wait to see where it goes next!