Return to Borderlands in the tumultuous New Tales from Borderlands. The upcoming choice-based narrative adventure, developed by Gearbox Software, is set to launch on October 21st.
This all-new story maintains the sci-fi aesthetic and irreverent humor that Borderlands fans have come to know and love, while bringing fresh familiar faces, new settings, and an original and engaging storyline. Inheriting the same spirit of adventure as the fan-favorite Telltale original of 2014, New Tales from the Borderlands is an unforgettable single-player experience.
In New Tales from the Borderlands, players take control of three lovable losers, Anu, Octavio and Fran, leading them on an epic adventure filled with ruthless corporations, terrifying creatures and talking guns. Discover new familiar locations in the Borderlands universe and dozens of charming characters.
After a series of unfortunate events, our three underdogs find themselves in a unique position to open the Vault and use its otherworldly contents to create cosmic-altering technology. In their rush to enter the market, they must face local competitors, corporate takeover attempts, and galactic mysteries. There is none.
Each of our heroes has their own story:
- Anuradha Dar – In a universe run by firearms companies, Anu is a good guy who dreams of a world where you don’t have to kill anyone to succeed. She can look at complex calculus and probability and solve puzzles with her tech glasses. She may be uncomfortable with her in social situations, but she has no problem solving problems.
- Octavio Wallace Dahl – Anu’s adopted son, Octavio, is a golden-hearted hustler who dreams of making it on the planet Promethea. According to him, he is Meridian City’s most popular citizen, with a long list of contacts to back it up. He’s looking for a gold-striking moment.
- Francine Miskowitz – Fran is the owner of a successful Frogult shop in Meridian City…or so she was until Maliwan punched a hole in the shop with a giant laser and Teddyall finished the job. wanting to take revenge on those who She’s strong, ferocious, capable, and deadly thanks to her hoverchair’s many gadgets. She protects her friends and she will do anything to find out what is happening to her.
All three of these characters have their own quirks, talents, and dreams, but ultimately it’s up to the player to choose the dialogue and decisions that shape the story. Choices are central to the game and have the power to determine how the story unfolds.
One of the conscious changes we made was to remove the “hints” that indicate which choices will have long-term effects. This is because we believe every input is a choice and every choice matters. Every choice has immediate impact through the often humorous character reactions. However, events can also affect how the story unfolds further, which ultimately affects which ending you see. It’s up to you what kind of impact you want.
While choosing what Anu, Octavio, and Fran say and do constitutes the core gameplay, New Tales from the Borderlands offers free walk sequences that allow players to explore and interact with the environment. It also features simple puzzles, mini-games — including Vaultlanders, a mini-game that players must fight death (with a small plastic figure). Give the winner the loot (i.e. add the loser’s Vaultlander to his collection).
Gearbox Software’s game development is led by an amazing team at Gearbox Studio Québec, bringing together many experienced Borderlands developers to create a narrative experience like no other. Gearbox also partnered with the original Telltale Games major alumni Tales from the Borderlands Narrative Team to provide a spiritual successor to the original Tales.
The game is divided into 5 chapters, all available at launch on October 21, 2022! Plus, you can replay any chapter you want after your first playthrough. This is a great option for players who want to experience the consequences of every decision.
Keep an eye out for additional New Tales from Borderlands News on the Borderlands Social and pre-order the game before its release on October 21, 2022.