Sure thing. Here goes nothing.
You ever think about how nuts it is that Borderlands has been around, like, forever? Okay, not literally, but 15 years is a chunk of time for any game series. And here we are, waiting for Borderlands 4, which drops on September 12, 2025. Seems like they’re adding some fresh twists, keeping things wild. But what do I know? Maybe it’ll just be more of the same chaos.
Anyway, guess you’ve got time, right? Whether you’ve played these before or not, you can catch up. Well, if you’ve got the hours to kill. Could be quick, could take ages, depending on if you fly solo or rope in some buddies. And let’s be real, everyone’s got their own style – some folks just hit the main story, others dive into every little side quest.
Oh, speaking of which, how long does it actually take to blitz through these games? Kinda depends on your vibe, to be honest.
Borderlands – The OG. It’s the place to start if you want to get the whole saga and meet the zany crew for the first time. More serious tone, though. They say 20 hours for the main gig, but if you’re a completionist, you’re looking at 75 hours with all the DLCs. Wild, right?
Borderlands 2 – Here’s where things get funky. Maybe it’s the best one? Heck, it set the tone for the rest, so there’s that. It could eat up about 30 hours of your life just for the main story. But wait, there’s way more content if you’re digging it. Full-on deep dive might suck up about 130 hours. Yeah, that’s right.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – Kind of a weird one, being set before the second game despite its release sequence. It’s shorter, with just 18 hours for the basics. Hardcore players? 59 hours, give or take, especially with the Claptastic Voyage DLC adding another 10 hours. Who comes up with these names?
Tales from the Borderlands – A different beast entirely, this one’s more about choices and less about shooting things. Developed by Telltale, so expect some hefty storytelling. Finish it easy in a few sessions, each episode around 2 hours. Perfect for a weekend binge.
Borderlands 3 – They’re building it up as smoother and faster, which is neat. Feels fresher, you know? The main story takes about 23.5 hours, but there’s a ton of stuff to blow through, easily reaching over 107 hours with all the downloadable goodies.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Spin-off alert! Yet, it stays true to the looter-shooter madness. Think of it as Dungeons & Dragons but with guns. Expect around 16 hours for the story unless you go for full completion, which nudges it over 50 hours. Perfect when you’ve got a rainy day at home.
New Tales from the Borderlands – More of that story-driven experience. Five chapters, three new characters, and a couple of old faces. Shortest one at about 9.5 hours, but with multiple endings adding another four hours. Talk about replay value.
Okay, that’s your quick – or maybe not-so-quick – guide. Hope you manage to squeeze it all in before Borderlands 4 lands. Good luck!
