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Preview of Boarderlands 4 on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2025
Cover image of Boarderlands 4 on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Due to be Released: 01 Jan 2025
Genre: First-Person Shooter, Action Role-Playing
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K Games

Introduction

Hey gamers and future vault hunters! Grab your comically oversized guns and get ready to dive back into the wacky world of Borderlands 4, where every chest you open makes you feel like you've hit the loot lottery. Just make sure you don't trip over a skag while you're at it!

Gameplay

Borderlands 4 returns with its signature 'loot-shooter' gameplay, meaning your insatiable craving for guns, gear, and all things shiny will be fulfilled like never before. Setting foot on the chaotic landscapes of Pandora (and possibly a few new planets, because why not?), you'll assume the role of a unique Vault Hunter, each sporting their own crazy skill trees and even crazier abilities. Forget about the boring college textbooks; if you want to level up, it means shooting things and collecting loot! The character progression feels so satisfying that you'll be tempted to shout 'Level up!' every time you finish a quest. Seriously, I had to stop myself from yelling it in public.

Graphics

Let's talk visuals! Borderlands 4 looks more stunning than a shiny new penny, with vibrant colors and that sweet, comic book art style that makes you feel like you've jumped straight into Saturday morning cartoons. Every explosion is vividly over-the-top, and the environments are packed with detail. Matters of physics? They went out the window with solid objects flying everywhere! Just try not to stare at the map for too long; it's so beautiful, it might distract you right into a group of hostile bandits.

Conclusion

In summary, Borderlands 4 delivers on everything fans love about the series: more guns, more loot, and an even more ridiculous story than before. It's the perfect blend of chaos and comedy, making it a top-notch addition to the series. So gear up, grab some friends, and hop back to Pandora (or maybe some new worlds) because this vault is going to be filled with the good stuff! Final score? A solid 9/10 for this treasure trove of mayhem and laughter! Just remember, if you see a giant monster, maybe run... or grab an even bigger gun.

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