Ongoing Quest to Revive Borderlands Online: Archivists Seek Assistance in Restoring the Lost MMO

Sure thing, let’s dive into the chaos:

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Alright, so there’s this interesting thing happening with Borderlands Online. If you’re into old games or the idea of digital archaeology, this might tickle your fancy. A small group, with some deep coding skills (or at least that’s the hope), is trying to resurrect the game. They’re really just stuck on getting past the character selection screen – classic, right?

Quick flashback: we talked about EpicNNG before. This guy’s like a YouTube-digging, game-cracking whiz with a knack for hitting roadblocks. Not because he can’t do it, but simply because time — and possibly sanity — is against him. They have this version of the game ready to roll, just need a few more hands on deck. Picture him saying, “We’ve got the game. It’s all about the ‘when,’ not the ‘if’.” Sounds hopeful, kind of.

What’s wild is, there’s this video where EpicNNG takes a stroll through old Chinese Borderlands Online websites. Meanwhile, he’s dodging ghost links and, yikes, viruses. So, if you don’t know your code from your sandwich, it’s probably best left untouched.

This whole thing? It’s about archiving — no funny business with 2K’s IP. They’re scrambling to keep this from dying out, especially with Borderlands 4 on the horizon. Had a chat with EpicNNG, through DMs no less, he’s aware of this shout-out and cool with it, risks and all.

Time’s ticking, right? Activision already pulled the plug on some Call of Duty mod for similar reasons. If 2K smells something fishy with Borderlands 4 arriving, well, guess what? Cease and Desist might pop up.

Anyway, bringing this zombie game to life is like hitting the jackpot in the archive world. There’s just something about reviving a game that was barely there to begin with, especially one like Borderlands Online – niche and long gone. If you’re all thumbs when it comes to coding, maybe just cheer from the sidelines. Good thoughts and crossed fingers, sometimes that’s what’s needed.