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So, Borderlands 4 – yeah, they pushed the release date forward. I mean, who even does that? Anyway, they just dropped a bomb of gameplay clips and info during this whole PlayStation State of Play thing. New moves? Check. A slick weapons system where you can just mash together parts from different companies? Yup. And let’s not forget the new abilities for those crazy Vault Hunters. It’s like they’ve been reading our minds or something.
But let’s talk about the loot. Oh boy, Borderlands 3 had some issues there—like, it was raining Legendary gear like confetti. Kinda lost its charm, you know? Gearbox is all like “Don’t worry, we’ve put the magic back in the loot hunt.” Hmm, color me intrigued.
Now, I’m a sucker for these looter shooters. Destiny 2? Can’t get enough. But Borderlands 3? Meh, didn’t quite click. Borderlands 4 though, it’s got this vibe. A whole new planet, yet familiar faces pop up here and there. And yeah, people are buzzing about the release date shuffle, but this new showcase is what really got my spine tingling.
Here’s the kicker though: Gearbox admitted they overdid it with dropping high-tier items before. They’re promising now that those Legendary weapons? They’ll feel like winning the lottery, not a clearance sale. “We made it special again!” they claim. I’ll believe it when I see it on Kairos.
Oh, and there’s a bit where they ran through snazzy new combat stuff. Active Skills – sounds like a fun bag of tricks for the Vault Hunters. Each skill has its own tree thingy, apparently. Gun-makers are back too, and they’ve brought some pals – Order, Ripper, Daedalus? Can’t wait to try those. Plus, there’s this new Parts system. Picture this: a Frankenstein monster of gun goodness. Cool, right?
Explosives lovers, rejoice! There’s this Ordnance slot now. Means you can let loose without worrying about stashing ammo for boss fights. Just watch the cooldown timer, and boom, you’re good to go.
The movement? Man, it’s like an action movie. Slide, dash, slam, grapple, glide – I lose track. Oh, and there’s this Digirunner vehicle. Reminds me of Destiny 2’s Sparrows. But better, ’cause, you know, guns.
Honestly, it’s not ground-shaking innovation, but it looks solid. Fingers crossed it all comes together nicely. Gearbox is throwing down the gauntlet with their loot bragging. Can’t wait to see if they deliver.
Mark your calendars for September 12th. That’s the day Borderlands 4 hits. Oh, and listen up: there’s a hands-on event in June, probably tied to Summer Games Fest. Just guessing.
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