Borderlands Fans Might Not Have Seen the Last of Angel, Says Mocap Actor

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As plans for content after the release of Borderlands 4 become clearer, especially with the first major downloadable content arriving later this month, fans are starting to speculate about the future of the series. This has led them to revisit the storylines and characters from past Borderlands games, wondering if unresolved plots or forgotten faces might reappear in upcoming installments.

Angel, a significant character from the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2, might return in future games. Players know her as the enigmatic “Guardian Angel,” who guided (and sometimes misled) the Vault Hunters. Brittany Johnson, the actress who portrays Angel through motion capture, recently mentioned on the TopMob podcast that she’s inquired about reprising the role and was told there’s a possibility it could happen.

Johnson started working on the Borderlands games while she was still a student, and she recalls asking Gearbox co-founder Randy Pitchford what plans there were for the character Angel.

The characters and storylines are always changing, which is great. But I’d love to see them revisit some of the original stories and bring back some familiar faces. I even asked Randy about it once, and he jokingly said that if players can return, Angel can too.

Although Johnson didn’t confirm any specific plans, she admitted that the Borderlands series hasn’t traditionally stuck to permanent character deaths. She explained that Angel’s story has already been told in detail throughout several games, and a new story would need to offer a significant role for her to justify further exploration of her character.

She explained that Angel’s story felt complete unless the character returned, saying, “I don’t see many other options for her at this point.”

I first encountered Angel way back in the original Borderlands. She was this voice, the ‘Guardian Angel,’ helping us Vault Hunters out with missions through the ECHOnet. She seemed like a genuinely good ally, always watching over us. But then Borderlands 2 hit, and everything changed. We learned who she really was, her connection to Handsome Jack, and the impact of her choices. It all led to a pretty shocking moment when she died after we destroyed the Vault Key. Even though she hasn’t physically appeared in the newer games, she’s still a big part of the Borderlands story. You see references to her in Tales from the Borderlands and Borderlands 3, which proves how much of a lasting impression she made on the whole universe, even after her story seemed to end.

Johnson understands the importance of Angel’s legacy, so bringing the character back would require careful consideration. She’s not opposed to Angel reappearing, but believes a return would only work if it serves a compelling story purpose within a future sequel.

Johnson believes the best way to bring back the character Angel would be through expansions similar to those in the Borderlands series. This approach would let them explore new stories for Angel without interfering with the main storyline.

Johnson said he’s most excited about downloadable content for the game. He thinks if the character Angel returns, it should be through a substantial, high-quality DLC expansion, similar to the ‘Tiny Tina’s’ content.

With the first new content for Borderlands 4 now available and plans underway for the future, Angel’s story seems finished—at least for the time being. However, recent comments suggest her role in the Borderlands universe might not be over after all.

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2026-02-10 23:04