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Navigating the Borderlands Timeline: A Guide for Players

MaxBy 
19 Februar 2025
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Borderlands has established itself as a defining franchise in the looter shooter genre since its debut in 2009. With its unique cel-shaded art style and humor-infused narrative, it has captivated gamers and expanded into various media formats, including comics and films. The upcoming release of Borderlands 4 on September 23, 2025, has reignited interest in the series, prompting both new and returning players to explore its timeline.

Borderlands Game Timeline

Currently, there are seven main Borderlands games and spin-offs that are considered canon, alongside two non-canon titles. Here’s a breakdown of the games in chronological order:

  1. Borderlands (2009) – The inaugural title introduces players to the planet Pandora and its four Vault Hunters seeking treasure.
  2. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) – This entry fills the narrative gap between the first two games, focusing on new characters and the rise of Handsome Jack.
  3. Borderlands 2 (2012) – The sequel expands on the original’s gameplay and story, featuring a new cast of heroes battling Handsome Jack.
  4. Tales From The Borderlands (2014-2015) – A narrative-driven spin-off that follows two characters on a comedic adventure post-Borderlands 2.
  5. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (2022) – This fantasy-themed game is a standalone expansion of a popular DLC from Borderlands 2, featuring a whimsical setting.
  6. Borderlands 3 (2019) – Players are introduced to new characters and tasked with stopping the villainous Calypso twins across multiple planets.
  7. New Tales From The Borderlands (2022) – A sequel to the original Tales game, focusing on new protagonists and their quest involving a powerful artifact.

Release Order of Borderlands Games

  1. Borderlands (2009)
  2. Borderlands Legends (2012)
  3. Borderlands 2 (2012)
  4. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014)
  5. Tales From The Borderlands (2014-2015)
  6. Borderlands 3 (2019)
  7. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (2022)
  8. New Tales From The Borderlands (2022)
  9. Borderlands: Vault Hunter Pinball (2023)
  10. Borderlands 4 (2025)

Future of the Franchise

With the announcement of Borderlands 4, there are indications of further projects in the works. Following its acquisition by Take-Two, the franchise is expected to see increased focus and development, suggesting that fans can look forward to more content from the Borderlands universe.

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