Gearbox Calls on Fans to Help Shape the Next Borderlands, Teases 'Exciting Overall Direction' For the Future of the Franchise
Borderlands developer Gearbox has called on fans to let it know what they want next from the next game in the franchise, as work begins on “an exciting overall direction.”
Gearbox Software has sought input from fans regarding the future direction of the beloved Borderlands franchise. With the release of Borderlands 4's Year 1 DLC, the studio revealed its plans to continue Weekly Activity refreshes and Community Challenges, while promising additional content in the coming year. Gearbox indicated they are exploring character arcs, storylines, and an overall new direction for the franchise, seeking fan opinions on these matters.
The studio expressed that big plans take time, and they need space to work, assuring fans that more updates will be forthcoming. Borderlands 4 has faced challenges since launch, including PC performance issues that prompted Gearbox's CEO Randy Pitchford to respond directly to player concerns. Despite these setbacks, Take-Two Interactive's Strauss Zelnick remains confident that Borderlands 4's performance will improve over time, as the game continues to receive updates on its existing platforms.
The franchise's 100 million unit sales milestone was celebrated, but the dev team acknowledges the room for growth and improvement to keep fans engaged and excited for the future of Borderlands.
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