A statement has been released by a spokesperson from Genvid regarding the situation. The spokesperson confirms that Angie Jho Lee is a voice actor for Genvid Entertainment's upcoming interactive streaming series, Borderlands EchoVision Live. The series was announced at San Diego Comic-Con last month and is set within the Borderlands universe. However, it is important to note that Borderlands EchoVision Live is not a Borderlands game, but rather a collaboration with Gearbox Entertainment. Angie has been requested to update her personal account to accurately represent her role in the interactive series. For more information about Borderlands EchoVision Live, please refer to the press release and official website provided here.
Clearly, the Borderlands 4 rumors are based on a misunderstanding. Needless to say, fans should not expect to see Borderlands 4 release this holiday season as was rumored.
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According to a circulating rumor, Borderlands 4 is expected to be released during the holiday season of 2023, featuring a fresh character named Aiyumi. With a seven-year gap between the second and third games, fans of the franchise are no strangers to extended waiting periods for the next installment of this popular looter-shooter game from Gearbox.
Despite Borderlands 3 launching four years ago, fans have had no shortage of content to keep them engaged. Gearbox has diligently supported the game with numerous updates and substantial expansion packs. Additionally, efforts were made to optimize the game for next-generation consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Moreover, the release of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, a spin-off game inspired by the beloved Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragonkeep expansion for Borderlands 3, provided fans with further enjoyment.
The Borderlands movie is in the works, and there are hints that a Borderlands 4 game is also in the works. Actress Angie Jho Lee's resume and LinkedIn profile mention her role as Aiyumi in Borderlands 4, with a projected release for the game in late 2023. However, fans should be skeptical of this information since the game hasn't been officially announced yet. It's possible that the original plan was to release the game this holiday season, but it is more likely that it will be released in 2024 or later.
That being said, some game developers have successfully announced and released games just a few months later. For example, Fallout 4 had a huge unveiling at E3 2015 and was released in the same year. It's possible that Gearbox, the developer of Borderlands, may have a similar strategy in mind, perhaps with a big reveal at PAX West or another event. However, fans shouldn't get their hopes up about seeing or playing Borderlands 4 this year.
There is a possibility that the game being mentioned might not be Borderlands 4 after all. Leaks have indicated that Gearbox might be launching a fresh Borderlands collection. It is conceivable that Aiyumi could be a new character who will have some involvement in the collection, and the mention of Borderlands 4 could have been a mistake. Until an official statement is made by Gearbox, fans can only engage in speculation. Rumors abound about the development of Borderlands 4.