'Big Plans Take Time, and We Need Some Room to Work' — Gearbox Calls on Fans to Help Shape the Next Borderlands, Teases 'Exciting Overall Direction' For the Future of the Franchise
Borderlands franchise surpasses 100M copies sold, with Gearbox calling on fans to help shape the next installment.
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How many copies has the Borderlands series sold?
Over 100 million copies
What is Gearbox's plan for the franchise?
The company is seeking input from the community to help shape the future of the franchise
What is the current status of Borderlands 4 development?
Gearbox is 'cooking hard' on more content for next year
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
- Primary Driver: Borderlands franchise surpasses 100M copies sold, with Gearbox calling on fans to help shape the next installment.
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The Borderlands series has sold over 100 million copies, a milestone that has Gearbox taking a closer look at the franchise. Coverage from IGN emphasizes the company's commitment to delivering more content for fans, with a focus on Borderlands 4.
The developer is seeking input from the community to help shape the future of the franchise. According to IGN, Gearbox is 'cooking hard' on more Borderlands 4 content for next year.
The company is also teasing an 'exciting overall direction' for the franchise, although specific details have not been disclosed.
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A message to the entire Borderlands communityBorderlands | Official Website · 3h ago
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