Borderlands 4: Give the Cut Weapon Manufacturers a Final Spotlight Before Launch

Alright, let’s dive into this mess. So, we’re talking about looter shooters, right? Those games where the guns practically rain down on you. Borderlands, if we’re honest, kind of nailed this whole idea. Makes you wonder if they’ve got some secret sauce stashed away for Borderlands 4. Anyway — wait — where was I?

Ah yes, Borderlands 3. It tried that "bigger is better" jazz, but honestly, it made everything feel like a big ol’ blur. I remember just swimming in weapons, like a kiddie pool at a summer barbecue. Nothing really stood out; everything was just kind of… there. You know? I got lost in the shuffle of explosions and stats. Bummer. But now in Borderlands 4, they seem to be trimming the fat. Like they’re focusing on quality over quantity this time. Some fan-favorite weapon makers got the axe, though. Kinda hurts, but what can you do?

Oh, and the new guys are stepping in. We’ve got Order, Ripper, and Daedalus. Their whole vibe is about mixing things up with charged shots, endless firing until you want to nap, or swapping ammo like it’s going out of style. Love a shake-up, don’t you? And we can’t forget the old crew coming back — Jakobs, Maliwan, Tediore, Torgue, Vladof. It’s like a family reunion, minus the awkward aunts.

But, uh, here’s the kicker. Dahl, COV, Atlas, Hyperion — they’re kind of MIA. I get it, some lore reason or whatever. Still, it’s a punch in the gut, especially for the nostalgia crowd. I mean, Dahl was the steady hand, Atlas had this homing bullet thing going on, which was just chef’s kiss. Hyperion gave us that shield while aiming, like your own little bubble of safety. And now? Poof.

Side note: They’re not totally gone. They’re sneaking in through this… what’s it called? Licensed Part system? Basically a mashup where you can have a Maliwan barrel on a gun but it’s got a whiff of Torgue with it. Kinda neat, if a bit Frankenstein-ish.

So, before Borderlands 4 drops (in September! Mark that calendar), why not take a stroll down memory lane with Borderlands 3? Give those old weapons their last hurrah. Maybe I’ll find what I loved about them in the first place. Or I won’t, and I’ll just feel weirdly nostalgic. Either way, it’s something to do, right? Gearing up for the new game with a clear, albeit slightly chaotic, mind. Here’s hoping Borderlands 4 gets it right. Can’t wait to see how this ride turns out.