The Case for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 Before Borderlands 4

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Though Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has come under criticism for balancing choices and the Coiled Captors DLC, the spin-off does plenty right. Fans have shown plenty of love for the narration from Tina and the newcomers Frette and Valentine, with Dragon Lord also being praised as a strong villain. Alongside the solid story, many appreciate the gameplay of the spin-off, with spells being far more impactful than grenades and the Overworld being an excellent change of pace.

WithTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Gearbox is able to lean into the absurdity of the concept, delivering unforgettable moments that could not be possible in the grounded world of Borderlands. From a cheese curl blocking the path forward to Torgue nuking the sea, there are plenty of hilarious sequences that are only achievable in something like Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. As such, doubling down on the spin-off and turning it into its own franchise is something Gearbox may want to prioritize before Borderlands 4 rolls around and steals the spotlight.

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With Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands attracting so many players upon release that the Shift servers crashed, it can be assumed that the game was a successful endeavor for Gearbox. For that reason alone, it makes sense to continue releasing fantasy-focused Borderlands games, but there are some other reasons that Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands should inspire a proper series.

Not only did the Dungeons and Dragons inspirations allow for a game that was full of over-the-top moments, but the premise meant that more unique enemies were included as well. Players could never expect to fight sentient mushrooms or giant sharks in a Borderlands game, for instance, but that became a