Borderlands Future: Gearbox Seeks Fan Input as Sales Soften
This is a chance for players to directly influence the future of Borderlands, from which characters get more screen time to what stories get resolved. It also signals Gearbox is committed to the franc…
This is a chance for players to directly influence the future of Borderlands, from which characters get more screen time to what stories get resolved. It also signals Gearbox is committed to the franc…
Key points - Gearbox asks fans to share what they want next from the Borderlands franchise. - Borderlands 4 Year 1 DLC wrapped; more content coming next year including weekly activities and community challenges. - Gearbox is exploring additional character arcs and storylines for the franchise's future. - Borderlands franchise has sold over 100 million units. - Borderlands 4 faced PC performance issues and a scrapped Switch 2 version; Steam reviews are 'mixed'.
Timeline - September: Borderlands 4 launches to over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam. - Over the summer: Fans question Borderlands 4's performance and await confirmation of second year support. - Recently: Gearbox wraps Year 1 DLC and confirms more content for next year. - Today: Gearbox asks fans for input on the franchise's future direction.
FAQ
Q: Is Gearbox making Borderlands 5? A: Gearbox hasn't announced a new game. It's exploring the future direction of the franchise and asking fans for input, but says big plans take time.
Q: What's next for Borderlands 4? A: Weekly Activity refreshes and Community Challenges will continue, and Gearbox is working on more Borderlands 4 content for next year.
Q: How can I share my feedback with Gearbox? A: You can share your thoughts on social media and tune into the Gearbox Devcast, where the studio says it responds to community feedback.
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