For all of Borderlands 3’s points, that acquainted looter-shooter gameplay remained as good as ever. Whereas the narrative lacked, particularly in comparison with Borderlands 2, the third mainline entry refined the gunplay and added to the collection’ signature chaos. Borderlands 4 builds on all of that. The story and its themes are handled with extra maturity whereas nonetheless leaving loads of room for slapstick humor and the absurd. And sure, there are nonetheless extra weapons than you possibly can ever hope to loot. So, for those who’ve been ready to play it, now’s your greatest likelihood to seize it at a reduction, however provided that you are fast.
Few video games nail the looter layer on high of nice FPS gameplay, however Gearbox Software program has managed to do precisely that with Borderlands 4. This time, you and your crew of Vault Hunters journey throughout the jail planet of Kairos in an effort to cease the tyrannical Timekeeper and his regional commanders, becoming a member of the resistance to overthrow the dictatorship that guidelines the planet. Oh, and naturally, you are additionally looking for a vault stuffed with tasty loot.
In contrast to Borderlands 3’s extra toilet-humor strategy to darker story beats, Borderlands 4 retains the whimsy whereas dealing with its extra emotional moments with higher care. That does not imply it is immediately a critical tackle the franchise. You continue to should take care of CL4P-TP, higher often known as Claptrap, however the heavier moments are given room to breathe between the jokes and explosions.
These emotional moments are principally reserved for the principle story. The facet quests are simply as weird as ever, and your arsenal stays as ridiculous as you’d anticipate. Grenades that summon black holes, weapons you possibly can throw like explosive projectiles, and shields that make… nicely, let’s simply say some fairly impolite noises. Borderlands 4’s satisfying gunplay is made even higher by the splendidly unusual weapons and equipment the collection has turn into identified for.
As somebody who’s been taking part in the collection for greater than a decade, Borderlands 4 appears like its most assured evolution but. Positive, there have been efficiency hiccups at launch, lots of which have since been ironed out, and the villains by no means fairly attain the heights of Good-looking Jack. Even so, it appears like a real step ahead. For those who skipped it at launch, now’s a good time to leap in, with Borderlands 4 obtainable on PC for simply $30.79 / £26.39 at Fanatical; that is 56% off and its lowest value but. It is one of many greatest FPS video games I like to kill time taking part in.
You do not have lengthy to seize the deal, although. The low cost ends Friday, July 31, 2026, at 3 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 11 PM BST, so remember to decide it up earlier than the worth returns to regular.
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