Borderlands 4's Biggest Hurdle is the Same as BL3's

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Considering that Borderlands 4 has not even been officially announced yet, it is hard to predict what the game will be like. Part of the story will surely see players tracking down Lilith, though it is unclear what will be happening beyond that. Similarly, though it can be assumed that a Soldier and Siren will feature as Vault Hunters, it is impossible to predict their specific playstyles or what the other two classes that feature in the game will be like.

The main villain of the next Borderlands game is also a mystery. While it would be interesting to see another threat like the Seer, or a super-powered Siren, there is no telling who Gearbox will be serving up as the primary antagonist. Regardless of who or what the developer chooses, though, it is all but guaranteed that the villain will be compared to Handsome Jack. This is the exact same issue Borderlands 3’s Calypso Twins had to deal with, as no matter what Gearbox does, it seems impossible to escape Handsome Jack’s shadow.

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Handsome Jack is considered by many to be one of the best villains in gaming, and this comes with the natural drawback of future enemies being compared to him. The strengths of Jack were plentiful, as he managed to be a serious threat, a hilarious adversary, and a relatable figure all at the same time. Given how well-written Handsome Jack was, and how later appearances fleshed out his story even further, replicating that success seems like an impossible task.

Gearbox wanting to move away from Handsome Jack is admirable, as the series should be defined by more than a single character. After all, going back to the well and bringing back another clone of Handsome Jack could be seen as repetitive, with other