Tales from the Borderlandsis quite different from the otherBorderlandsgames, boasting Telltale’s signature focus on player choice and focused storytelling instead of the looter shooter gameplay the franchise is known for. With this unique style helping to makeTales from the Borderlandssomething of a cult classic, fans should be happy to learn that it is making a return.
WhileTales from the Borderlands’ saleswere a far cry from what is usually seen from aBorderlandsgame, Telltale put plenty of heart into the project, expanding theBorderlandsuniverse in a meaningful way. Featuring two protagonists, a con artist and aspiring Vault Hunter named Fiona and a Hyperion businessman named Rhys, Telltale spun a memorable tale with itsBorderlandsgame. While the game was removed from online stores around the time of Telltale’s shutdown, it is finally making a welcome return.
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A post on the officialBorderlandsTwitter account reveals that the game will be making a return to digital storefronts next Wednesday, February 17. Included in the post is a hilarious interaction from the game that shows Rhys staring at Fiona’s sister Sasha before Fiona breaks up the interaction — with the beloved mechanic Scooter making his presence known as well. With theiconic villain Handsome Jackhaving his story come to a proper end inTakes from the Borderlands, it is an important chapter in the series’ overall narrative.
While fans of the game should be excited to relive the story that they played through years ago, newcomers have something to gain from experiencing it, too. Considering that Rhys has a largeBorderlands 3role along with his pal Vaughn, playing throughTales from the Borderlandscan be worthwhile for fans of the latest game in the series. Withfan favorites like Zer0showing up too, there is plenty that ties the spinoff to the main releases, and original characters like Gortys and Loader Bot prove to be strong additions to the franchise’s universe.
With these new versions ofTales from the Borderlandsrumored for months, it is nice to see that the game is making a comeback. While it is unclear if this is just a simple re-release or a hint atTales from the BorderlandsSeason 2, fans should be happy to see the original game making a return. While Telltale’s style of quick-time events and dialogue choices is not for everyone,Tales from the Borderlandsis a clear example of those mechanics working well, making it deserving of this re-release.
For fans of Rhys and Fiona’s adventure, YouTube videos andBorderlands 3Easter eggswill not have to be the only way to relive it for much longer. Starting next week,Tales from the Borderlandsfans can find the game on digital store fronts once again — though the specific stores have not been specified.
Tales from the Borderlandsreturns to unspecified storefronts and platforms on February 17.
