Borderlands 4 Teaser Confirms No Handsome Jack, But Teases a ‘Much Worse’ Villain

As an ardent fan who has spent countless hours looting, shooting, and laughing my way through the colorful wastelands of Pandora, the news of Borderlands 4‘s impending arrival in 2025 feels like a cosmic miracle! The anticipation has been building for years, fueled by tantalizing teasers and cryptic hints.


At Gamescom Opening Night Live, an unexpected revelation emerged: Borderlands 4 is set to release in 2025. Excited fans have long anticipated the next installment in the sci-fi looter shooter series, and the teaser generated quite a stir as there was no sign of Handsome Jack.

Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox Software, predicts a more ominous and menacing element in Borderlands 4 compared to the infamous villain Handsome Jack. The upcoming looter shooter game, Borderlands 4, was unveiled during Gamescom Opening Night Live, kicking off the conference’s major announcements. Although the cinematic trailer for Borderlands 4 didn’t disclose many details, it did hint at what fans might expect in the upcoming installment.

The first sneak peek of Borderlands 4 has given us a glimpse into its upcoming release in 2025. This new installment will be accessible on PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Excitingly, Borderlands 4 will not be confined to Pandora, the primary setting of the series up until now. Fans are already pouring over the trailer frame by frame, hoping to uncover additional clues about the upcoming game. However, it seems that the trailer may have more in store for us than we initially anticipated.

More recently, Randy Pitchford clarified on Twitter that the preview video for Borderlands 4 contains details that fans had not yet noticed. Keen-eyed fans who have been scrutinizing the trailer have discovered several intriguing hints. One such clue initially appeared to be a nod towards Handsome Jack, as a face in the teaser video bears a vault symbol similar to Handsome Jack’s. However, Pitchford added that this image is not intended to mock Handsome Jack but instead represents “something much more menacing and sinister.” This revelation has sparked hope among fans that Handsome Jack may reappear in Borderlands 4.

Enthusiasts of the Borderlands series often find themselves drawn to the villains, leading many to eagerly anticipate who the main adversaries in Borderlands 4 might be. A popular theory circulating online hints that the Eridians, an alien race, could potentially serve as the enemies in Borderlands 4. As fans continue to dissect the Borderlands 4 teaser trailer for clues, it’s likely they will need to wait for official announcements for more information.

The specific date for revealing additional information on Borderlands 4 remains uncertain. There’s a chance that the game could be unveiled at The Game Awards 2024, which is set for December 12. This possibility arises because of the major announcement made during Geoff Keighley-hosted Gamescom Opening Night Live. However, it’s also possible that we might unexpectedly get new details about the game in an unplanned leak. In such a scenario, fans will need to stay patient for further updates. For now, they can engage in speculation regarding the antagonists of Borderlands 4 and what other features the game might offer when it launches in 2025.

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2024-08-23 09:43