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You know, Borderlands 4 is shaking things up with its weapons. And yeah, I mean that in a big way. So, apparently, they’ve decided to throw in this “Licensed Parts” system, which basically sounds like a salad bar for guns. Mix and match pieces from different brands… sounds like a good time, right? The downside? Some of the old faves like Hyperion and Dahl are out. They’re rolling with new names like Order and Daedalus. What even are those, right?
Anyway, speaking of changes, it seems we might be saying bye to some legendary weapons. And folks are already buzzing because there’s this list compiling confirmed Legendaries. But guess who’s not invited? The Butcher shotgun. Yeah, the one that’s been around forever. Even the mere thought of it missing is kind of like when your favorite café stops selling that one pastry you always get. Just why, you know?
So, here’s the thing: The Butcher is this quirky nod to Diablo, one of those in-jokes only gamers get. I mean, it fires super quick for a shotgun and screams “Fresh Meat!” which, if you know your Diablo, you’ll get it. But now, with Hyperion packing up, it’s like the Butcher won’t be showing up to the party. And that would really stink, because it’s a classic, man.
Okay, picture this: in Diablo 4, Butcher isn’t a gun but more like a miniboss that bullies you in dungeons. He just won’t chill. But in Borderlands, it’s just a trusty sidekick. Now, other games like Overwatch have made cheeky references to this mighty meat cleaver dude too, so it’s kind of a big deal. Would’ve been fun to keep the tradition alive, you know?
The reason it might not return? Well, without Hyperion to back it up in Borderlands 4, The Butcher might lose its spot. Sure, they could totally slap another manufacturer’s name on it—like Daedalus or whatever—but no one’s confirmed that yet. Gotta keep our fingers crossed, I guess.
Anyway, I gotta say, the prospect of losing The Butcher is a bummer. Even with Borderlands 4 bringing in fresh gear, nothing beats a classic. And hey, Diablo 4’s still riding high, so missing out on referencing it in the new Borderlands feels like letting a golden opportunity slip. Without The Butcher, it just won’t be the same. Here’s hoping someone out there wants to keep that legend alive. Fingers crossed!
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Remember, it’s a wild world out there in game development—what shows up and what doesn’t can be as unpredictable as a Borderlands loot drop.
