2K and Gearbox Software have shown of an extended look at brand new gameplay with a new trailer from their upcoming sequel Borderlands 4, and my word doesn’t it look great?! During PlayStation’s State of Play dedicated entirely to the game, we got to see a first look at two of the four new Vault Hunters. Vex the Siren can empower herself or use deadly shades to fight by her side. Rafa the Exo-Soldier can construct weapons digitally to experiment with. Both offer unique playstyles, with an advanced skill tree to utilise.
Across the vast and seamlessly connected planet of Kairos, players will face the oppressive Timekeeper. For thousands of years, he kept the planet hidden, controlling its inhabitants with cybernetic implants called Bolts and an army of synthetic soldiers known as The Order. Players will travel across the planet where they’ll encounter new and returning characters, creatures and inhabitants to battle, and unique factions spread across four distinct regions that seek freedom from the tyranny of the Timekeeper. The friends discovered along the way will be recruited by players to their cause while enemies will experience first-hand the arsenal of weapons and abilities wielded by the Vault Hunters.
Borderlands 4 will feature the most advanced gear system to date, and some of which was showcased in the new trailer. Here’s just a few things to expect when it releases:
- Deadly weapons from across eight new and returning manufacturers, each boasting their own devastating strengths;
- Licensed Parts system that combines the behaviours and abilities from multiple manufacturers into a single weapon;
- Enhancements gear slot to augment weapons based on their manufacturer, rewarding extra firepower with an optimized gear loadout;
- Ordnance, a shared slot for Grenades and Heavy Weapons like rocket launchers, recharges on a cooldown to keep you locked and loaded during especially tough encounters;
- Rep Kit gear adds utility by letting players heal themselves or activate temporary buffs to help turn the tide of an intense battle.
You can watch the Borderlands 4 trailer here:
