Why Borderlands 4’s New ‘War’ May Be Another Red Herring

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Summary

  • The Watcher’s foretold war teased in previous games may finally be addressed in Borderlands 4.
  • The conflict between The Timekeeper and Queen Callis may be a red herring, leading to The Watcher’s war after the events of BL4.
  • There is a chance that defeating The Timekeeper will spark The Watcher’s war for control over time.

As a seasoned gamer and Borderlands enthusiast with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must admit that the latest revelations about Borderlands 4 have me both excited and intrigued. The trailer at The Game Awards was a visual feast, but as always, it’s the storyline that truly captures my interest.

Following the unveiling of the Borderlands 4 trailer at The Game Awards, enthusiasts swiftly scrutinized every intricate detail and hidden clues within it, including how the enigmatic message hinted at by the “Break Free” segment was deciphered in mere hours. Although the new trailer provides some clarification, such as disclosing the identity of the main antagonist and revealing the appearance of Borderlands 4‘s Vault Hunters, there remain several uncertainties about the direction of the narrative. One popular theory that has emerged or gained traction among fans is that the major conflict depicted in the trailer between The Timekeeper’s Order and Queen Callis’ Rippers could potentially be The Watcher’s war.

In earlier games like “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel,” the prophesied war was foreshadowed, and many assumed it would be explored in “Borderlands 3.” However, this wasn’t the case. Instead, in the DLC for “Borderlands 3,” The Seer served as the boss, with dialogue suggesting connections to The Watcher and why Sirens are meddling with time. Given the passage of years, “Borderlands 4” might delve into this matter, especially since The Timekeeper’s forces are clashing with Queen Callis’. However, it appears that The Watcher’s war may still be a few years down the line.

Why Borderlands 4’s Timekeeper Could Be The Spark For The Watcher’s War

In Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, it appeared as though The Watcher’s war was something entirely different because the Eridian entity had foretold a colossal conflict requiring assistance from everyone on Lilith’s crew. This prophecy ultimately spared Athena’s life at the game’s conclusion, since The Watcher intercepted bullets that could have been fatal for her. If Borderlands 4 were to depict an all-out war between The Order and The Rippers akin to this massive conflict, it might be suggested that a greater number of familiar characters would make appearances in the trailer, given their crucial roles in such a large-scale event.

The Timekeeper Was Foreshadowed By Nyriad in Borderlands 3

A key point to note is that the predicted war, as foretold by The Watcher, could potentially involve The Timekeeper, but not necessarily in the way one might initially think. Contrary to first impressions, the new antagonist from Borderlands 4, who seems to be connected to the Vaults and even appears to safeguard them towards the end of the trailer, is not an entirely novel figure within the franchise’s lore.

Indeed, his character appears in Nyriad’s communications within the game “Borderlands 3,” together with The Graveward and The Traveler. Both entities are Vault Guardians that players vanquished in “Borderlands 3” and “Tales From The Borderlands” respectively. However, The Timekeeper’s name suggests he might influence or manage time and the cosmic events – but the situation could be more intricate than it initially appears.

Why It’s Unlikely That Borderlands 4’s Order vs Rippers Conflict is The Watcher’s War

In “Borderlands 4,” it’s possible that the character known as “Timekeeper” is guarding a power source that gives him control over time, which he uses to maintain order. If Timekeeper were to be defeated, it could lead to a conflict in the following game, dubbed “The Watcher’s War.” This war might revolve around who gets to control time.

In the cosmic tale of Borderlands, the Destroyer – one of the universe’s earliest entities – was imprisoned within Pandora by the Eridians at the expense of their entire civilization being erased. This being holds the power to obliterate all life in the universe, and if the Eridians had succeeded in controlling time to either bring it back or prevent its sealing, catastrophic outcomes would have ensued. Consequently, the war portrayed in Borderlands 4 might be a distraction, and the game’s events could ultimately set the stage for The Watcher’s long-awaited conflict to ignite.

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2024-12-16 20:55