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A newBorderlandsproject was recently announced in the form ofBorderlands EchoVision Live. First released in 2009, theBorderlandsfranchise has had three mainline games, seven spin-off games, and soon, amovie directed by Eli Roth.
It’s been almost four years sinceBorderlands 3was released, and many fans have been anticipating the arrival of the fourth game. Although developer Gearbox technically hasn’t confirmed thatBorderlands 4is coming, there were hints in the past that it wasworking on a newBorderlandstitle.
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During this year’s San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), Gearbox announced its upcoming interactive series calledBorderlands EchoVision Live. Made in partnership with Genvid Entertainment, it will be a community-led game similar toSilent Hill Ascension, where the audience will be given the power to choose the characters' fates. According to GameSpot, the story will revolve around eight aspiring Vault Hunters, who take a tour of Eden-6, but suddenly find themselves stuck in the town of Greywater Junction. The entire series will then focus on how they’ll survive and fend off bandits as they attempt to find a way out.
In a press release, Genvid Entertainment CEO Jacob Novak said participants would get the chance to make a mark inBorderlands EchoVision Live, and also warned that all decisions in the series would be final. As for the characters, Genvid Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Stephan Bugaj noted that it will feature all-new people from theBorderlandsuniverse, which might mean that the likes ofHandsome Jackmight not make an appearance. Right now, the interactive project doesn’t have a release date yet.
Interactive series likeBorderlands EchoVision Liveseem to be a growing gaming genre, especially with the rise of streaming platforms like Twitch and Kick. Although it might not beBorderlands 4like many players expected, the series could still become a hit because ofBorderlands' rich story is and world-building. Plus, it seemed like players loved calling the shots in the franchise’s story with the popularity of 2014’sTales From the Borderlandsand its2022 sequelNew Tales From the Borderlands.
Meanwhile, those who have been waiting forBorderlands 4news might have to wait a little more. TwoBorderlandsgames were released just last year, and withBorderlands EchoVision Livecoming sometime soon, the fourth game might take a little longer to develop. On the bright side, longtime fans can still kill time with the current titles.
