The Evolution of the Borderlands Franchise

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The Evolution of the Borderlands Franchise

Added: 13.10.2014 18:00 | 6 views | 0 comments

Feature sponsored by 2K. Spoilers for Borderlands and Borderlands 2, duh.
Making its debut in 2009—yes, it's actually been that long—the Borderlands franchise has evolved over the last five years to become Gearbox Software's flagship title and the model for online co-operative shooters, inspiring the design for modern online first-person shooters like Destiny. (Don't deny it, because it's true.) Now, 2K and Gearbox Software is bringing everything they've learned with the Borderlands series during this console generation in the upcoming Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, which as its name suggests is a prequel to Borderlands 2 but still a sequel to the original Borderlands.

Don't blame yourself if you've forgotten or become muddled over the lore for Gearbox Software's Borderlands. It's been five years since the original Borderlands and with numerous story-based DLC installments for both Borderlands 1 and 2, comprehending everything that has led up to The Pre-Sequel would be a tall order even for Borderlands veterans (like myself). So let's delve headfirst into the last two games, set everything straight, and ponder about how the Borderlands universe will grow from here.