Borderlands 4is introducing a fresh cast of characters alongside returning faces, but one fan favorite may be left out of the game. According to Ashly Burch, the voice of Tiny Tina, developer Gearbox has not contacted her about voicing the character inBorderlands 4.
After her first appearance inBorderlands 2, Tiny Tina quickly became beloved by a lot ofBorderlandsfans. However, if Burch’s comments are true, then those hoping for her return inBorderlands 4may be in for an unpleasant surprise.Tiny Tina potentially not being inBorderlands 4is a bummer, but there’s thankfully an upside to her absence. There is still the chance that Gearbox is saving the character for aTiny Tina’s Wonderlandssequel.
Borderlands 4’s Lack of Tiny Tina Could Hold a Deeper Meaning
Tiny Tina’s Spin-Off Was a Fun-Loving Hit
One of the most exciting parts aboutTiny Tina’s Wonderlandswas that it shook up the generalBorderlandsformula by adding a fun tabletop RPG twist. Of course,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsboasted many of the same mechanics and first-person shooter gameplay thatBorderlandshas become known for, but a world shown through the eyes of the unpredictable Tiny Tina offered a fresh experience. Some of the biggest changes were introducing a customizable main character and finally allowing melee as a main combat style.Borderlands 4also looks like an intriguing change of pace, and it will be interesting to see ifTiny Tina’s Wonderlandshas influenced it in any major ways. There already seem to be teases of a further embrace of melee, so seeing how else the spin-off has inspired the franchise is bound to be exciting.
Borderlands 4takes place on the planet of Kairos, which is ruled by a brand-new villain known as the Timekeeper. He watches over the planet with an iron fist, ensuring that the citizens of the region have no true freedom.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2 May Be Wishful Thinking
As exciting as a secondTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsgame would be, it may not be happening, at least in the near future. In December of last year, rumors began to swirl, suggesting thatTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2had been canceledbefore it was ever announced. Working under Gearbox,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsdeveloper Lost Boys Interactive has faced a series of lay-offs in recent years, which could have ultimately squashed any chance of a sequel.
Ashley Burch’s claims point to Tiny Tina not being present in the game, but it’s also important to remember that she could simply be subverting fan expectations for an eventual in-game reveal. This is unlikely, but it’s definitely not outside the realm of possibility.
Despite a Rumored Cancellation, Not All Hope is Lost
If progress on an unannouncedTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2was halted, that’s definitely an unfortunate situation. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that a sequel is completely off the table.IfBorderlands 4performs well, it could reopen the doors for more spin-offs to happen, andTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2would be a wise project choice for Gearbox to greenlight.
The countdown toBorderlands 4is underway now, and after several years without a mainline game, it will be fascinating to see how this new chapter compares to past entries. So far, there has been somecontroversy regarding the price point ofBorderlands 4, so seeing how this affects sales could prove to be interesting. Only time will tell, but onceBorderlands 4is finally here, there’s a chance that the franchise as a whole could be reignited, and that hopefully paves the way forTiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2.
