A New Cast, A New Chapter

Set on the war-torn planet Promethea, New Tales from the Borderlands introduces three unlikely heroes:

• Anu, a brilliant (and slightly anxious) scientist who believes compassion can change the world.
• Octavio, her street-smart but impulsive brother with big dreams and questionable connections.
• Fran, the sarcastic frozen-yogurt shop owner with a short temper and a robotic wheelchair that doubles as a weapon.

Each of them has their own reasons for fighting back when the ruthless Tediore Corporation invades Promethea. Their paths collide in classic Borderlands fashion — full of mischief, explosions, and moral gray areas.

It’s Not About Looting, It’s About Living

Unlike the main Borderlands games, this one trades the looter-shooter chaos for a narrative-driven adventure. Much like Telltale’s original Tales from the Borderlands, every decision you make shapes the outcome.

Conversations matter.
Quick-time events can make or break a scene.
And yes — your choices can literally mean life or death for your characters.

It’s less about how many guns you have and more about who you become through the chaos. The writing keeps that signature Borderlands energy — funny, sarcastic, and just a little dark — but there’s also real emotion here. You might laugh one minute and feel gut-punched the next.

Cinematic Storytelling with Heart

Gearbox has done a great job updating the formula with a slicker, more cinematic presentation. Facial animations are expressive, the voice acting is top-tier, and the camera work feels much more dynamic than in Telltale’s older engine.

The humor is sharp, but it’s balanced by some surprisingly heartfelt moments. Watching the three protagonists struggle — and often fail — to do the right thing makes them feel genuinely human. They’re not heroes. They’re just trying to make it through another day in a world gone mad.

Borderlands Charm, Zero Subtlety

Don’t worry — New Tales from the Borderlands still oozes the colorful chaos that fans love. The environments pop with comic-book flair, the soundtrack hits hard when it needs to, and every side character feels wonderfully weird.

You’ll meet assassins with existential crises, talking guns that won’t shut up, and even a frogurt shop with more firepower than a small army. It’s absurd — and that’s exactly the point.

The Deluxe Edition

If you pick up the Deluxe Edition, you’ll get:

• All five episodes (bundled together at launch)

• Bonus in-game cosmetics for your characters and weapons

• Borderlands: Handsome Collection (on select platforms) — a bonus for longtime fans wanting to relive the classics

It’s a great package that adds replay value and ties the Tales universe back into the larger Borderlands lore.

Final Thoughts

New Tales from the Borderlands is proof that you don’t need a vault key or a million guns to tell a great Borderlands story. What you do need is heart — and this game has plenty of it.

It’s smart, funny, and emotional in all the right places, offering a fresh perspective on a world that’s usually all about chaos and carnage. If you loved the original Tales from the Borderlands, this new chapter will feel like coming home — just with more explosions, more awkward moments, and a lot more yogurt.