What Borderlands 4 is “Borderlands 4” suggests about the game

Borderlands 4 is probably almost here, introduces a whole new cast of Vault Hunters, brings back beloved characters, takes players to the great planet of Kairos, and sees the new antagonist, the Timekeeper, do his Borderlands debut. While fans of the series probably know what to expect Borderlands 4this installment has a chance to offer something substantial to veterans and newcomers alike by expanding on the franchise's overall story, and that's all thanks to its “Borderlands 4“label.

Borderlands 4 is not just a new one Borderlands game — it's the fourth main installment in the series, giving it an opportunity that other spin-off titles in the series don't have. In light of its title, Borderlands 4 could possibly begin to shed some light on the series' biggest unanswered questions. In other words, it's a great time to be alive Borderlands fans who have kept up with the series since its origins, as they may see some of the longest-running mysteries finally resolved in the upcoming entry.

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Borderlands 4's title suggests that questions will likely be answered

The clearest meaning of Borderlands 4s title means it will probably expand on the series' overall story. Unlike spin-off titles in the series, like Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Little Tina's wonderland, Borderlands 4title effectively makes it a direct sequel to the series' main story, which was left open at the end of Borderlands 3. This implication may seem like a given, especially with the return of characters like Zane Flynt in Borderlands 4but it's still worth noting, because it ultimately leaves it there Borderlands 4s happens to answer some questions left unanswered by Borderlands 3 and the installments before it.

Fate of Lilith and War of the Watcher

An obvious question left unanswered concerns Lilith's fate after Borderlands 3where she sacrificed herself to save Pandora by teleporting away its moon, Elpis, while it was on a collision course with the planet. Borderlands 4 being what it is, one can assume that Lilith's fate will be revealed in this installment, unlike the other title released after Borderlands 3, Little Tina's wonderland. Another story is left unresolved, not by Borderlands 3 but off Borderlands: The Pre-Sequelis the Watcher's warning, which predicted an impending war that has not been addressed. Now, Borderlands 4 has an opportunity to solve that story, which has remained a mystery for over a decade now.

Missed Vault Hunters and Ava's Future

Another big unknown that left many fans scratching their heads Borderlands 3 is the location of some of the series' previous Vault Hunters. Above all missing from Borderlands 3 were characters like Salvador, Axton and Fiona, despite the game featuring many of the series' other classic Vault Hunters. Borderlands 3s Ava, who now possesses Maya's powers and is the leader of the Crimson Raiders, also remains a mystery, especially since she is only one of the few Sirens in Borderlands universe and is therefore likely to play a significant role at some point. It is possible that Borderlands 4 could bring back the show's missing Vault Hunters and also expand Ava's story.

The Fate of the Destroyer

Anything else Borderlands 3 Largely unexplored was the Destroyer's fate, as it was eventually revealed that Pandora is a giant vault that houses the Destroyer to prevent it from wiping out the universe. However, the destroyer's fate is still unknown, so it may appear in Borderlands 4. It would also make sense, as Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has indicated Borderlands 4s antagonist is something far more “dangerous and sinister” than even Handsome Jack. Although it may apply Borderlands 4's Timekeeper, maybe the Timekeeper is just a step towards the story's main villain.

There are other issues Borderlands series has left unanswered, but it would make sense to Borderlands 4 to at least address Lilith's fate, the Watcher's War, the missing Vault Hunters, Ava's future, and the Hunter's fate. Borderlands 4called for what it is, it ultimately provides an excellent opportunity to expand the overall story of the series, unlike the various Borderlands spin-offs that the franchise has seen.

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Borderlands 4

See if you have what it takes to go down in history as a legendary Vault Hunter as you search for secret alien treasure and blow up everything in sight.

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2025-00-00