Borderlands 4 Dev Hypes Up the New Game's Skill Trees

Borderlands 4 will take the franchise’s skill tree mechanic to new heights, with a lead producer boasting the “deepest and most diverse” selection of abilities and upgrade paths the series has ever seen. Hype has been building for Borderlands 4 for some time, though developers kept remarkably quiet regarding the upcoming game until recently. Aside from new weapons, characters, and a brand-new story, the Borderlands 4 team is also hyping up the game’s skill trees, which sounds like they have been given a big facelift.

Choosing the right character and skills has long been one of the most important parts of any video game, with Borderlands‘ selection of weapons making character customization a top priority. Not only does each character come with their own specific look and costumes, but historically, each one has also made major changes and modifications to how weapons work. Borderlands 4 is set to add even more options for players to sift through and min/max to their heart’s desire, thanks to a revamped skill tree system.

Borderlands 4 is set to make several changes to gameplay, though the game’s skill trees will seemingly be heavily modified. Official word on what these changes and modifications entail has yet to be revealed publicly, though in a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Borderlands 4 senior project producer Anthony Nicholson stated that players can expect the game to give them an incredible amount of choices when leveling up their character. According to Nicholson, Borderlands 4 will give players unprecedented levels of “freedom to shoot and loot that they’ve ever had in the franchise,” which he says stays true to the series’ roots.

Borderlands 4 Producer Teases Big Updates to Skill Trees

Borderlands 4 is also set to introduce a new way to traverse its world, with previous games using fast travel hubs and an assortment of vehicles. These new traversal mechanics will offer a more “seamless” gaming experience in Borderlands 4, which is also set to introduce longtime fans to a cast of new characters. It’s unknown how each of Borderlands 4‘s new characters will feel and play, though players can expect each class to come equipped with their own abilities and gameplay mechanics.

Fans got their first real good look at Borderlands 4 last year during The Game Awards 2024, which showcased the game’s art style, characters, and sections of its new world. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has been steadily teasing Borderlands 4 for months, offering small bits of information to fans. In addition to new characters and skill tree options, Borderlands 4 is also set to feature an impressive number of weapons to choose from, something that has been a core part of the franchise since its inception. Borderlands 4 does not yet have an official release date but is set to launch sometime in 2025.

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