With the hype for The Wolf Among Us 2 showing that there is still interest in Telltale’s unique brand of video games, and the original Tales from the Borderlands game ending on a cliffhanger, a follow-up makes perfect sense. A sequel could bring some characters back to the forefront of the story prior to Borderlands 4’s inevitable release, allowing them to have a prominent role in the next mainline game.
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What Tales from the Borderlands 2 Could Accomplish
The first and most important thing Tales from the Borderlands 2 could do is provide answers regarding the original game’s cliffhanger. Though Rhys appears in Borderlands 3 and has a fairly prominent role as Atlas CEO, players do not learn what happened after he touched the chest in The Vault of the Traveler. Rhys never touches on where he went, maintaining the mystery from the Telltale game’s vague ending.
This is particularly interesting because Fiona is nowhere to be seen in Borderlands 3. While Rhys still has a picture of Sasha on his desk, indicating the feelings he has for Fiona’s sister, it is unclear where exactly Fiona has gone. A vague audio log sees Rhys talking to Zer0 about an attempt to track down an unnamed woman, which could be either Fiona or Sasha. Tales from the Borderlands 2 could provide the answers to his search, with fans finally learning where Fiona has gone.
Aside from providing answers on the whereabouts of Fiona, Tales from the Borderlands 2 could set up some plot points for Borderlands 4. Not only could Fiona be set up as a playable Vault Hunter, but players could get an update on how Gortys and Loader Bot’s relationship is working out. The same could happen with Athena and Springs, as the couple goes unmentioned in Borderlands 3. Even if both pairs are happy to be away from the action, seeing them once again would be exciting for fans. It would also make it easier for Gearbox to bring them back in Borderlands 4, as they would be much less obscure.
With the upcoming Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands set shortly after Borderlands 2, Gearbox is clearly willing to play around with the series’ timeline a bit. As such, a Tales from the Borderlands sequel could also be set shortly after the original Season, exploring Rhys’s partnership with Zer0 and the character’s journey to rebuild Atlas. Another Borderlands 3 prequel would still be able to provide some answers regarding Fiona’s fate, and no matter when it is set, it would undoubtedly be an entertaining affair.
With a Borderlands 3 writer wanting to work on Tales from the Borderlands 2, it seems like there is interest in a potential follow-up. With the original game relaunched on digital storefronts just last year, perhaps it was a sign of things to come. Tales from the Borderlands may not be as successful as the main Borderlands games, but it is a cult classic for a reason. With top-notch humor, dozens of memorable moments, and some of the best characters in the series, another Telltale-made Borderlands game would be a great detour to take before the next major game launches.
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