Give Cut Weapon Manufacturers a Final Spotlight Before Borderlands 4 Launches

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Lemme tell ya, if you’ve ever dabbled in looter shooters, you know it’s all about the boomsticks. Those guns are like the peanut butter to your jelly. Without ’em, what’s the point? I mean, seriously. You’d be running around empty-handed. Now, Borderlands — man, they get it. They’ve made shooting things feel like a hobby. And with Borderlands 4 on the way, the buzz is already electric. It’s like waiting for your favorite band’s new album drop. You get me?

Back in 2019, Borderlands 3 kinda went overboard. I reckon they wanted more of everything: pizzazz, flair, chaos. But too much frosting can ruin the cake, right? There were guns everywhere, and not in a cool “look at my awesome collection” kinda way. More like, drowning in them until everything blends together — like a bad smoothie. It felt somewhat overwhelming. But hey, maybe Borderlands 4 is tightening the screws a bit — dialing back, perhaps losing some of the iconic manufacturers we’ve grown cozy with. Kind of like saying goodbye to an old pair of shoes. They’re still comfy, even if worn.

There’s a whole list of weapons makers slated for the game. Eight, to be precise. New kids on the block like Order, making guns charge like a phone. Ripper keeps it spinning with non-stop firepower. And Daedalus? Giving you that ammo variety like a candy shop for bullets.

But don’t think the classics are left out in the cold. Jakobs, Maliwan, Tediore, Torgue, and Vladof — they’ve been rocking the scene like old school rock bands. Each has its own signature style, from ricocheting shots to explosive craziness. Tell me that’s not thrilling.

Here’s the kicker, though. Some legends — Dahl, COV, Atlas, Hyperion — seem to be taking a step back. It’s like missing your favorite act at a festival. You know, those guns had their quirks. Dahl’s stability, COV’s endless ammo flow. Atlas with its homing shots? Genius. Hyperion was like having a portable shield. In-game logic may explain their absence, but still feels like losing a piece of history.

Yet, not all is lost. There’s talk of a Licensed Part system — mix-and-match weapon bits like a LEGO set. Kinda neat, right? An Atlas scope with a Torgue handle? Why not! It’s like customizing a hot rod with parts from different rides.

Before diving head-first into Borderlands 4, why not play back Borderlands 3? Give those iconic manufacturers a curtain call. It’s like rewatching an old movie before catching the sequel. These manufacturers brought something livid and unique. They deserve a last hurrah, don’t they?

And honestly, it’s a good way to brush up on the gunplay before the new chaos drops. Dive in, test old favorites, and imagine the wild ride Borderlands 4 promises. Change is in the air, but nostalgia has its place too.

Chaos is coming, and we’re ready for it. Or at least I think we are… maybe?