Alright, so here we go, diving headfirst into the wild world of Borderlands 4. It’s like we’re all standing on the edge, looking out as the release date finally peeks over the horizon. Can you feel it? That electric buzz of new details trickling in? Classic.
Now, there’s something a bit different about this one. If the trailers tell the truth, and who knows really, Borderlands 4 is stepping away from its usual giggle-fest. Going for a solemn vibe, maybe. A refreshing change, or maybe not. Honestly, it’s been all jokes and chaos for so long that a shift might be like a cold splash of water. Necessary? Perhaps.
But, oh man, Claptrap’s back in the mix. Yeah, that love-him-or-hate-him little robot’s dialogue is notorious. Gearbox has thrown in a volume slider just for Claptrap. Hilarious, right? Only in Borderlands. It’s funny how divisive he is — kind of like cilantro. Some people just can’t stand the stuff.
And there’s a rabbit hole for you. If Claptrap’s got a slider, are we gonna start muting all the grating characters? Oh, the possibilities! Ava’s next? Davis Pickle, anyone? Could we end up with silent cutscenes? It’s a slippery slope, no doubt.
Now, speaking of the game’s cost — someone said it’d be $80? Turns out it’s actually $70 — felt like finding a forgotten ten-dollar bill in last winter’s coat pocket. Nice!
Back to characters though, like Ava. You remember her, right? From Borderlands 3. Bit of a handful, that one. Would people pay extra just to lower her volume? Maybe she’s grown, matured… or not. Only time will tell.
Now, this whole volume slider idea — it’s definitely in the spirit of Borderlands. It’s almost too perfect. But at the same time, it could mess with the game’s vibe. Balance, you know? Taking a voice away could steal from the experience. Not sure how that’ll all shake out.
Switching gears to the new Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon — sounds like quite a lineup. Oh, what’s that gonna look like, I wonder? September 12 is just around the corner — mark that calendar!
Anyway, Claptrap’s been part of the furniture since forever. It’s like having that one annoying uncle at family get-togethers. You roll your eyes, but it wouldn’t be the same without them. So maybe, just maybe, that slider’s best left as a one-off gag.
In the end, as we wait for Borderlands 4, it’s like standing on a roller coaster. You know it’s going to be a ride, twists, turns, maybe a loop or two. But that’s the magic, isn’t it? Even if Claptrap doesn’t zip it.
