Cortyn is looking forward to the new Borderlands spin-off. Because it could be better than the actual Borderlands 3.
That was my personal highlight of the Summer Game Fest: I know. After the Summer Game Show yesterday, half of all players are jumping for joy because of the upcoming release of Lost Ark, while the other half is in tears of joy because Elden Ring is within reach. But for me, the highlight was the new Borderlands spin-off at the very beginning of the show.
Because I’m really excited for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
That’s why I’m so excited for the new Wonderlands: I want to be honest. Borderlands 3 was indeed a good game. But unfortunately, it was also “only” good. I never quite felt the spark like I did with part 2. I devoured Borderlands 2, played through the story at least seven or eight times, and in the end, I could recite every line of dialogue. I loved the humor, loved the weapons, loved the story.
And above all, I loved the Tiny Tina DLC, which not only brought cool ideas in an absurd setting but also had one of the strongest stories that Borderlands 2 had to offer. Tina’s grief over Roland’s death transformed into a tabletop RPG was brilliant; it stood in stark contrast to the laid-back atmosphere that Borderlands 2 usually radiated.
That this setting – with knights, magic, dice, and lots of ridiculous mythical creatures – is getting its own game is the fulfillment of a small dream for me.
One thing is already clear to me: Even though not many details are known yet, it’s already clear to me that I will enjoy the game. A comprehensive co-op campaign, customizable characters that can even cast spells, and the typically absurd Borderlands weapons along with funny dialogues that mock every fantasy cliché.
All this is a mix that can only turn out well.
For me, it is already clear that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will be “my” Borderlands 3. At least if the developers manage to recreate the magic of the old DLC from part 2 once again.
I’m optimistic. What do you think?
