Borderlands Fans Aren’t Happy About BL4 Vault Hunters

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Summary

  • Borderlands 4’s vault hunters have been met with mixed reactions, with many fans disappointed in their looks.
  • The complaints regarding the new vault hunters have ranged from “atrocious” and “bland.”
  • Gearbox may need to impress with gameplay after negative reactions to the playable character designs in the trailer.

As a seasoned Borderlands fan with over a thousand hours clocked in the colorful wastelands of Pandora and beyond, I must say I am left feeling a bit underwhelmed by the initial reveal of the vault hunters for Borderlands 4.

For the very first time in the latest trailer, spectators of Borderlands 4 got a glimpse at its Vault Hunters, yet there’s been quite a bit of displeasure expressed about their appearance. The fourth addition to the looter-shooter series unveiled its characters and gameplay for the first time during The Game Awards on December 12, but the response was far from uniformly positive. A major point of contention among viewers is that they find the Vault Hunters in Borderlands 4 rather plain.

At The Game Awards trailer, we got a glimpse of various things, among which was the revelation of the antagonist in Borderlands 4. As is common with sequels, reactions from fans were mixed. Some showed enthusiasm for the upcoming game, while others voiced concerns that the series is heading in a negative direction. For most viewers, however, the aspect that stood out the most was the design of the four new hunters.

Following the release of the trailer, fans quickly flocked to Reddit to voice their dissatisfaction with the new vault hunter designs in the upcoming Borderlands 4. Despite the high expectations set by Borderlands 3’s hunters, the game seems to be off to a rocky start, as many Reddit users have labeled the fresh characters as “uninspired.” Some even went so far as to call them “awful” or claim they are the least favorite of the series. It’s worth noting that a character’s appearance does not always reflect the game’s overall quality, but it’s clear that many fans are less than thrilled with the trailer’s visuals.

Fans Call Borderland 4 Vault Hunters “Bland”

It’s worth noting that not all fans were critical about the vault hunters in Borderlands 4. Some admitted they might not be as visually striking as those from previous games, but they’re still deemed acceptable. However, the overall response was generally negative, which likely wasn’t Gearbox’s intention. Some players suggest that the vault hunters of Borderlands 4 could potentially improve with the right approach to their character types and gameplay. Nevertheless, the new lineup of playable characters might fall short for fans who have followed the franchise due to their appearance.

Despite some players not being overly fond of the character designs in the Borderlands series’ fourth iteration, there’s a good chance that it will make an impact. Hints from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford suggest that the villains in Borderlands 4 will be menacing and ominous, which might be a positive change following the humorless Calypso Twins in Borderlands 3. As of now, specifics about the new hunters and their skills remain unclear, but these early reactions indicate that Gearbox might need to deliver an engaging gameplay experience with BL4, as they did not achieve this with its visuals.

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2024-12-15 00:53