Seven More Days! Are You Ready?
[p]Are you all ready to take down the Timekeeper? Well, too bad if you’re not, because we have SEVEN MORE DAYS until launch! The dev team has worked SO hard on this passion project, and we cannot WAIT to press the big red button next Thursday, September 11![/p][p][/p][p]Our Gameplay Launch Trailer is here to kick off the final countdown:[/p][previewyoutube="DJ17oRR4Ny4;full"][/previewyoutube][p]For many Vault Hunters, finishing the campaign is just the start of the adventure—and with Borderlands 4's endgame built around deep-yet-accessible systems, players of all skill levels will have more reasons to keep wreaking havoc on Kairos after the main story is complete. In the simplest terms, the goal of Borderlands 4's endgame is to make the most badass Vault Hunter possible through a combination of the best loot and the most efficient skill builds. Learn more here:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube="VV9FRQYVbhk;full"][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Wherever you are in the world, the launch times are listed here below:[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/7391560fd4a13607e6560d5b019f9b476a414247.png"][/img][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/4b67de79a041ff6e22b99f1e28acb97d774dc818.png"][/img][/p]
Vault Hunters, Assemble!
[p]We were SO excited to announce the Voice Cast for our Vault Hunters this week! Working with them and bringing these characters to life has been an unforgettable experience to so many of us. This isn’t the last you’ve heard of them, though! We’ll have more VA content to share over the weeks ahead.[/p][previewyoutube="mnaz47_MBfY;full"][/previewyoutube][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/1ac8af64c921b9f8d4366cd8d0041e552a892963.png"][/img][/p]In Case You Missed It: PAX West Roundup
[p]We had SUCH a blast (literally) at PAX West this past weekend. Our rage room was heard throughout the entire convention hall, and brought in so many participants (including an entire gaggle of drag queens and the Washington Secretary of State)! We also had thousands of folks get hands-on gameplay in our front-and-center booth, and pose for photos with our incredibly talented cosplayers. Here are just a few of our favorite highlights:[/p][p][/p][carousel][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/64d3378bc6c010a9380d3970b34394bebf8a6158.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/b74e6f972c56507b56a2cae620f7ebf62e4e4bb8.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/f25e0258338f80a0c914148b42627dfcd8a01610.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/f6a57c101bd492476d7560dd099efb1d5fca6336.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/a41a5e932417f95442db2254682905e1dfb01cb7.jpg"][/img][/carousel][p]Not only that, but on Friday we held the Gearbox Main Theater Show, focusing on Borderlands 4's endgame systems and post-launch content! Vault Hunters from all over the country came to hear about our free updates, DLC news, and the new challenges to expect once they've completed the main campaign.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/016efd98d01aa01dd5f45d37aa116ddd3d51480b.jpg"][/img][/p][p][/p]Speaking of Roadmap…
[p]If you missed the roadmap on our PAX West panel, don’t worry - you can take a look at what’s going to happen for the next few months on our Post-Launch Roadmap Steam post. We have a lot of cool stuff coming out in the weeks and months to come, both paid and free, and can’t wait to show you more further down the line![img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/ab25e44b39d62a64ac5b0b0a357fc0f989288e5e.png"][/img][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Have You Quit Earth Today?
[p]In case you haven’t seen it, our live-action Quit Earth Live Action Trailer for Borderlands 4 released last week. There were Rippers riding couches, apartment demolitions, a gun-wielding bunny, a driving dog, and… an elephant?! A lot of people came together to pull off these stunts and practical effects as an homage to the chaos that happens in the Borderlands universe every day. Check out these behind-the-scenes shots from the Quit Earth project:[/p][p][/p][carousel][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/811bb6be63c6cf46031609c32065760e379f3c10.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/230a75482280dfc626cd7ace01e9ec87dcef135e.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/c3357e31f02a7b46f85294191252fe90a9c5337c.jpg"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/e1a82a89c9eeae8d4091f1ddb1c1dbf778808e81.jpg"][/img][/carousel][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/f72c8de5831f110f20bd4f2bca5015e923864647.png"][/img][/p]Behind the Team: Joel McDonald, Borderlands 4 Voiceover Producer
[p]Every week, we’re spotlighting one of the minds behind the mayhem. You’ll get to learn about folks from both Gearbox and 2K, and how each person who touches the game both influences and is influenced by Borderlands 4. This week, we're talking with Joel McDonald, Gearbox’s Voiceover Producer:[/p][p][/p][p]How do you work with writers, directors, and actors to bring characters to life?[/p][p]Every game dev is a storyteller in their own way. By the time a new character gets to the VO Direction department, artists, and designers, and writers, and others have all put their fingerprints on who these characters are and what their story is. It’s our job to honor our coworkers by casting the exact right actor to do justice to the wonderful new character they’ve created. That means we need to start with a deep understanding of what got the character to that point in the process, as well as everyone’s needs, wants, and expectations. [/p][p]Once we’ve had those conversations, have a solid foundation, and found the perfect actor to fill the role, the next step is helping to further elevate the material – art, dialog, etc. – through performance. Everyone else in the process has had time to play, experiment, and maybe even trip and backtrack a time or two. We make sure our actors have those same opportunities. In the booth, we try to gently guide our actors as they “find” the character we’ve tasked them with bringing to life, all while staying faithful to the folks who brought it to us.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s the most rewarding part of seeing a character concept go from script to fully voiced character?[/p][p]For me, it’s seeing those moments that already worked beautifully on the page get brought to life. It’s getting the laughs in the right spots, catching the audience off guard and making them think or tear up… and earning the silence when we can. But mostly, I think it’s that moment when I realize the actor barely needs me anymore. When they understand their role, when they’ve internalized who they are and what motivates them, I get to fade into the background and enjoy the fireworks. I like fireworks.[/p][p][/p][p]If your life had a narrator, whose voice would you want it to be and why?[/p][p]Gabe Kunda. If you know, you know.[/p][p][/p]Community Creative Corner
[p]Our community members aren’t just gamers—many of you are also artists. Whether it’s cosplay, digital art, or some yet-to-be-invented medium, we’re your biggest fans. Check out this week’s hand-picked fan creations:[/p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/659920ca03848859587372d144d98c0b8067c190.png"][/img]moth_bitez
[p][/p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/c72a392a6a682945adbad2ba03b6d17358a53f06.png"][/img]
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[p][/p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/68bb7e2d2444acd08699d00c66e81cd05ea004b8.png"][/img]1ncend1ary
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/03fac58a5b167c6b4b9e2acddebab532de13f6c6.png"][/img][/p][p]That’s it for this week—more updates, more chaos, and maybe a few surprises coming next Friday. Until then: keep your ECHOnet tuned and your loot luck high.[/p][p]Happy Hunting,The Borderlands Team[/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/45157740/cab2860dd2091c9cc501e726e1b96f9a4579849a.png"][/img][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285190/Borderlands_4/"][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]
