


Gearbox Software also partnered with key alumni of the original Telltale Games narrative team to craft the all-new story in New Tales from the Borderlands. New Tales from the Borderlands is developed by Gearbox Software, led primarily by Gearbox Quebec – an incredible team with a deep history of creating compelling Borderlands narrative experiences. Every choice big or small can impact how the story unfolds, often in unexpected ways, and only by playing through the game will players fully understand how their decisions can change the Borderlands. Players will face down a planetary invasion, vicious vault monster, and cold-hearted capitalists in this cinematic thrill ride where what happens next depends on their decisions. Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, players will decide the fates of three underdogs out to make mayhem their business, with altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious “streetwise” brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-flinging Fran.

There are also hints of some interesting gameplay hooks, including some kind of figurine battle and more.įor everything else announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, check out IGN.New Tales from the Borderlands immerses players in a deep and original story full of unexpected turns, heartwarming emotion, and classic Borderlands humor. New Tales From the Borderlands also receives a big visual boost thanks to switching over to Unreal Engine, and that's clearly on display in the trailer. The leaked description did hint we might see some returning faces as well. In the announcement trailer, New Tales From the Borderlands emphasizes comedy, but fans will know these games will likely mine some pathos from its new heroes.Īs revealed in the leak last week, New Tales From the Borderlands will follow three new characters, the scientist Anu, her brother Octavio, and the fierce Fran.

That's why Gearbox Software, led by Gearbox Quebec, is spearheading a spiritual successor that will once again take a story-driven, and humorous, look at the Borderlands universe. Since its release, Telltale Games shuttered (and came back) but the enduring popularity of Tales From the Borderlands remains. The game introduced characters like Rhys and Fiona who would later appear in the mainline Borderlands games. The original Tales From the Borderlands was developed by Telltale Games and was a narrative adventure set in the Borderlands universe.
