Following the success of 2022’sTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, a spin-off of theBorderlandsfranchise, many expected a sequel to be in the works.
Those expectations became smoke when aLinkedIn profilementioned a contractor working on an “Unannounced Sequel.” The smoke turned into fire whenKotakureported that development on a sequel toTiny Tina’s Wonderlandshad undergone a soft reboot.
Today, a report fromMP1st.comsays that development on the sequel has been canceled in the past few months. Given the news that Lost Boys Interactive, the studio that helped Gearbox with development on the spin-off, had undergone layoffs and cuts multiple times this past year.
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Additionally, aLinkedIn profile for a former Lost Boys developermentions an unannounced canceled project on their resume. Presumably, this canceled project is theTiny Tina’ssequel.
Following the release ofTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchfordexpressed his desire to make the spin-off a new franchisefor the studio. Pitchford said, “Future experiences are already under development at Gearbox,” and he was pleased with the game’s critical success.
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While canceling aTiny Tinasequel is disappointing, it’s still a great time to be aBorderlandsfan.Borderlands 4is hot off a reveal at The Game Awards.
The studio also confirms the return to split-screen co-op for two players and promises a gameplay debut early in 2025. An official description forBorderlands 4has also been updated following the reveal trailer:
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Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.
Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.
Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
