Unleashing Chaos: Borderlands 4's Game-Changing Seasonal Events

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Borderlands 4 should make seasonal events a permanent feature, considering the success and positive reception of these events in Borderlands 3.

Borderlands 4 should maintain the current format of seasonal events seen in Borderlands 3, while also providing a wider range of events to choose from. Additionally, players should have the opportunity to engage in these events throughout the year, enabling them to participate at their own convenience and avoid the fear of missing out (FOMO), similar to the experience offered in Borderlands 3.

Borderlands 3 provides players with the chance to engage in one of the game's four seasonal events, which introduce exciting twists to the gameplay. These events bring forth new challenges, enemies, locations, and exclusive loot. The positive reception of these seasonal events in Borderlands 3 suggests that it would be wise for the next installment in the looter-shooter franchise to incorporate them as a permanent feature. Borderlands 4 could also enhance the experience by offering a wider range of seasonal events.

Borderlands 4 doesn't necessarily have to make drastic changes to its seasonal events, as sticking to the current format could lead to success. In Borderlands 3, most seasonal events involve the addition of new challenges to the base game, gradually building up to a raid. Essentially, these events combine elements of endgame activities in the franchise, featuring Raid Bosses and Takedown-style gauntlets. If Borderlands 4's seasonal events follow a similar formula, the key improvement would be an increased variety of events for players to choose from.

What Borderlands 4's Seasonal Events Could Look Like

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Borderlands 3's seasonal events have a standout feature - they are available year-round instead of having a limited time frame. Even though some events are inspired by real holidays, such as the Bloody Harvest and Broken Hearts Day, players can still participate whenever they want, even outside the designated season. Switching between events is an easy process, and the permanent access ensures that nobody misses out. Borderlands 4 should not only bring back seasonal events but also keep them permanently available just like in Borderlands 3.

In terms of adding new variety to seasonal events, Borderlands 4 has the potential to introduce entirely new events. Celebrating more real-world holidays with Borderlands' signature humor could be entertaining. Additionally, like Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4 should also include events that are not solely based on existing holidays. One event that deserves a proper in-game celebration is the birthday of the Borderlands franchise. A seasonal event marking this significant milestone has the potential to be an extraordinary experience with endless possibilities.

A Tiny Tina-inspired seasonal event in the style of Dungeons and Dragons could provide an enjoyable experience. Although Tiny Tina has already been the star of a spin-off game in the Borderlands franchise, it could be argued that the character deserves more screen time in the mainline games. A seasonal event would be the perfect opportunity to continue Tiny Tina's legacy, while also introducing new loot and content. Overall, incorporating seasonal events centered around underrated characters in the Borderlands franchise would have both lore implications and gameplay benefits.

In addition to creating new seasonal events, Borderlands 4 should also consider retaining some, if not all, of the seasonal events from Borderlands 3. While none of the seasonal events in Borderlands 3 were objectively bad, certain ones like the Revenge of the Cartels stood out amongst the rest. In the long run, having a greater variety of seasonal events would result in a larger selection of unique loot and endgame content in Borderlands 4. It would also provide an opportunity to bring back beloved characters and give them the spotlight they deserve. Without requiring significant changes, seasonal events should continue to be a part of the Borderlands franchise, offering players a wider range of unique events to engage in.

Borderlands 3 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.