Borderlands 4 Revives the Thrill of Loot Hunting After BL3 Criticism

Sure, let’s dive into this chaotic take on the Borderlands 4 vibe. Buckle up, ’cause it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

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So, yeah, Borderlands 4 is coming out sooner than expected. That’s a twist and a half, right? Usually, things get delayed, not sped up. Anyway, this new gameplay footage just dropped during a PlayStation State of Play livestream. They’ve got all sorts of new tricks up their sleeves—fancy movement stuff, a wild weapons system where you can mix and match parts like it’s some kinda crazy LEGO set for grownups, and new abilities for the Vault Hunters. It’s like they heard everyone’s gripes about Borderlands 3 and were like, “Yeah, we got this. Hold my beer.” Apparently, they’re promising to bring back the “magic” in the loot chase. Whatever that actually means.

Okay, confession time: I’m a sucker for a good looter shooter. Destiny 2 has had its claws into me for way too long. But Borderlands 3? We just didn’t click. I’ve got hopes—like, high ones—for Borderlands 4 though. It looks awesome, and there’s this whole new planet and cameo stuff going on. The internet’s been buzzing like a hive of bees about this surprise early release. Some folks think it’s because of GTA 6. Who really knows?

But the real kicker—at least for me—was when they talked about fixing the loot system. Thank goodness! Borderlands 3 had it raining Legendaries like Mardi Gras beads on Bourbon Street, but it totally killed the vibe. Gearbox is like, “Chill, we’ve overhauled it. Rarity’s gonna mean something again.” I’m crossing all my fingers that this loot grind is gonna be worth it. Like, legendary items should feel legendary, y’know? Gearbox even said, “We’ve added the magic back to our loot chase.” Hope so, guys.

Oh, did I mention there’s this new thing called Active Skills? Each Vault Hunter gets a bunch of new abilities with their own skill trees. Kinda like a Skill Forest really—lots to get lost in there. And the guns, oh man! Three new manufacturers: Order, Ripper, and Daedalus. Combine parts across brands, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos. Or genius. Maybe both.

Explosives now run on a cooldown timer instead of ammo. Just picture it—unloading grenades like a pyromaniac without worrying about scrounging for more. Meanwhile, on the movement front, it’s like they went, “Why not?” Sliding, dashing, gliding, grappling—it’s a parkour enthusiast’s dream.

And then there’s the Digirunner. It’s like a Sparrow from Destiny with guns. Yeah, guns. Imagine that. But hey, it’s not all mind-blowing. More like a really solid job of performance tuning.

Borderlands 4 hits the shelves on September 12—mark your calendars if you haven’t already. Also, there’s a tease about some hands-on event in June. I’ve got a hunch it’s linked to the Summer Games Fest. Wouldn’t that be something.

Anyway, as we wait, dive into some top-tier co-op games or killer FPS titles to keep the adrenaline pumping. And don’t forget to follow us on Google News or jump into our lively Discord—because we all know you want to talk about this more.

Stay hyped, people. This is gonna be one wild ride.