Gearbox Asks Borderlands Fans to Help Shape Next Game, Teases 'Exciting Overall Direction'

Gearbox Software is inviting Borderlands fans to weigh in on what they want from the next entry in the looter-shooter franchise. The studio says it has begun work on the new game and is seeking community input to guide its development. In a statement, Gearbox teased an 'exciting overall direction' for the series' future, though no specific details about setting, characters, or release timing were shared. The call for feedback suggests Gearbox is prioritizing player desires as it plans the next chapter. Borderlands, known for its cel-shaded art style, irreverent humor, and billions of guns, has sold over 77 million copies across all titles. The most recent mainline game, Borderlands 3, launched in 2019 and was followed by the spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands in 2022. With the franchise now under Take-Two Interactive after its acquisition of Gearbox in 2024, the next game could take new creative risks. Fans eager to influence the series' direction should keep an eye on official Gearbox channels for ways to submit ideas.