Borderlands 4 narrative director Sam Winkler has spoken about the game's grounded approach to its story, after claiming that Borderlands 3 "sometimes felt like parody." Many fans hope that Borderlands 4 will resemble the earlier games in the series in terms of its tone, rather than what was presented in the most recent mainline entry.
While 2019's Borderlands 3 was largely praised for the advancements it made in overall gameplay for the series, its writing and tone came in for plenty of criticism from fans. The wacky tone and focus on gags have always been central to Borderlands' identity, but it's a delicate balance that writers must carefully manage, else it can be off-putting for players. The consensus is that the first and second game found this balance, whereas the third missed it.
Speaking to IGN, narrative director Sam Winkler has confirmed that Borderlands 4's story will take a step back from the overwhelming level of humor in the previous iteration. "I think that we had some own internal critiques about the tone and the level of humor present in Borderlands 3," Winkler said, mentioning that he went back to previous games in the series to see how...
