New Tales From The Borderlands Looks And Feels Familiar In Extended Gameplay Demo

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Publisher 2K teased back in April that it was bringing back Telltale’s Tales from the Borderlands series but that this time, it would be developed in-house by Gearbox Software. Then, during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event, Gearbox officially revealed the sequel, which is less a direct continuation of Telltale’s story and more a spiritual successor to the series, which is evident in its official name: New Tales from the Borderlands. 

That new trailer gave us a look at the new protagonists – altruistic scientist Anu, her street-wise brother Octavio, and local business owner Fran – as well as a look at just how Tales from the Borderlands this new entry is this time around. Sure, it’s a new cast and an all-new story in the world of Borderlands, but it’s clear it will play and feel familiar. In speaking with the team, it’s clear that this is Tales from the Borderlands with some added Gearbox edge. 

“As someone who worked on the previous Tales, I was acutely aware it was a critical darling,” Gearbox Software director of production James Lopez tells me. “The people who have played it love it. Rather than trying to follow in those footsteps, we try to acknowledge the route those steps took but then try to do something different. Use the formula, use what worked, but do it Gearbox style.” 

That’s why this game looks more similar to Borderlands 3 in visual style than the first Tales from the Borderlands, and it’s why it features better, updated animation. 

Lopez says Gearbox is partnering with developers from the first game to ensure its spiritual successor remains authentic to the series’ roots. That authenticity and dedication to making New Tales from the Borderlands feel right at home was evident in its first gameplay demo,