Despite Gearbox Software having presented Borderlands 4 twice, they haven’t disclosed many details about its storyline or characters yet. The company has confirmed that this new installment will be set on a different planet entirely from previous games in the Borderlands series and will introduce a significant villain named the Timekeeper. However, aside from these few tidbits, Gearbox has been rather secretive about the game’s details. Borderlands 4 is expected to launch within the next year, making it somewhat unexpected that they are keeping so many aspects of the game hidden.
One element of the humor in Borderlands 4 that Gearbox hasn’t been shy about keeping secret is its comedic tone. The narrative director for Borderlands 4, Sam Winkler, has openly discussed the role comedy will play in this eagerly awaited game. In an interview with PC Gamer in August 2024, Winkler revealed that the humor in Borderlands 4 would be more context-driven, and that amusing events would occur organically during gameplay. Additionally, he mentioned in a Twitter post around mid-December that Borderlands 4 would feature significantly less toilet humor compared to Borderlands 3, which faced criticism for its subpar writing in this regard. However, what could potentially elevate Borderlands 4 even further is the inclusion of scenes that poke fun at the recent Borderlands movie.
Borderlands 4 Should Satirize the Critically-Panned Borderlands Movie
Despite Having a Star-Studded Cast, the Borderlands Film Failed to Take Off the Ground
In 2015, Lionsgate unveiled plans to produce a film based on the popular video game franchise, Borderlands. However, it wasn’t until early 2023 that this movie finally came to fruition and didn’t hit theaters globally until last year’s August. The film, simply named Borderlands, was helmed by Eli Roth, who is recognized for his work on Hostel and Cabin Fever, and co-produced by Avi Arad, a name synonymous with Marvel productions like Blade and Iron Man. Notable actors such as Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black were part of this production. However, in spite of its impressive cast, the movie fell short of expectations for quality.
Historically, video game adaptations have fallen short of fans’ expectations, but Lionsgate’s “Borderlands” was particularly disappointing. The film received harsh criticism from both film critics and audiences, earning a poor rating on Rotten Tomatoes (10%) and IMDb (4.6/10). Critics found fault with the movie for its inaccurate portrayal of Pandora, underdeveloped characters, weak humor, and PG-13 rating, among other issues. Despite being in development for nearly a decade, “Borderlands” is widely considered one of the worst video game adaptations ever made.
Pandora is the name of the planet that most Borderlands games take place on.
The Borderlands Movie Would Be a Great Source of Comedy for Borderlands 4
As a fan, it feels like the creators of Borderlands 4 might want to poke a little fun at the not-so-well-received Borderlands movie for comic effect. The Lionsgate film, let’s be honest, presents an abundance of material that could be turned into hilarious parody content. For instance, the grating portrayal of Claptrap in the movie and its surprising lack of violent encounters could be lampooned within the game as a side quest or two. Additionally, the film’s peculiar choice of casting older actors to play younger characters’ roles could serve as an amusing commentary in Borderlands 4.
There are several potential issues with incorporating such an approach into Borderlands 4. Gearbox and their parent company, Take-Two Interactive, might prefer not to poke fun at something that’s essentially their own flagship product. Directly criticizing the movie in Borderlands 4 could potentially upset Lionsgate and some of the film’s few supporters, including Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford. On the other hand, given the universal disdain for the Borderlands movie, it seems unlikely that a bit of self-deprecating humor would cause significant harm. In fact, such meta-humor could perfectly align with the tone of Borderlands 4.
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