Video game publisher 2K positions Telltale Games as the spiritual successor to the original, while New Tales from Borderlands presents a brand new chapter that preserves the iconic adventure cadence and narrative flair players expect. In the war scarred city of Meridian, players guide three unfortunate souls through gripping story beats, challenging mini games, and open exploration on the worst day of their lives. As in prior tales, every decision matters and the path forward evolves in real time based on those choices, keeping players guessing about how the story will unfold.
an original story
The game invites players to dive into an original narrative filled with unforeseen twists, emotional beats, and the signature humor that fans recognize from the Borderlands universe. In the perpetually embattled Meridian, the fate of three misfits hangs in the balance as they attempt to turn calamity into opportunity, joined by the well-meaning scientist Anu, the driven streetwise sibling Octavio, and the enigmatic figure known as Fran, a mythic presence in the city. The summary teases a world where survival hinges on clever dialogue and bold actions as the plot threads weave together amid a city on the edge.
The gameplay concept places players in the midst of a planetary incursion, a high stakes safecracking mission, and cutthroat corporate power struggles, all on a cinematic journey that adapts to the choices players make. Studio promises suggest that every decision, whether large or small, sculpts the unfolding narrative and shapes the future of Borderlands. Players will discover new layers of the Borderlands universe as their actions ripple outward, changing alliances, outcomes, and the overall mood of the world they inhabit.
Tales from the Borderlands…
Originally developed by Telltale Games, the debut episode released in 2014 offered a fresh perspective on the Gearbox-created universe. Instead of the usual rogues and mercenaries, the story centers on a band of clever criminals navigating the maze of corporations that govern this futuristic setting. The interactive format invites players to tailor conversations and choices, producing consequences that echo across the storyline. The title is available on a wide range of platforms, including modern consoles and PC storefronts, with availability confirmed across major systems that cater to today’s players.