Gearbox Drop Story Trailer For Borderlands 4, More Guns, Bosses, And Claptrap

As the release of the highly anticipated looter-shooter, Borderlands 4, draws ever closer, fans are continue to be on the look out for any new information about the game, well Gearbox is happy to oblige by delivering a brand new story trailer showcasing more about the state of the Vault hunters, an imposing look at the latest villain and returning characters.

The trailer has all the trappings fans of the long-running series would hope for, with towering bosses and new guns. The Timekeeper looks to be a real threat, grafting cybernetics to the Vault Hunters and trapping them in his domain. The trailer also highlights a bigger shift in terms of the series’ tone, showcasing a more serious adventure with high stakes and fewer jokes still look to be there, as is the ever-annoying but endearing Claptrap.

Gearbox also detailed a clearer outline of the story which we’ve copied for you below, though you can also check it out in the trailer description.

Get a glimpse of the Timekeeper’s cruel reign, including the disturbing process of being implanted with a Bolt—a spine-grafted cybernetic device used to dominate the populace. Soon after crash-landing, the Vault Hunters are arrested and forcibly affixed with the device, trapping them on Kairos.

The Timekeeper and his Order are the ultimate superpower on Kairos, ruling from the impenetrable fortress city known as Dominion City. When Elpis arrived in Kairos’ orbit and unleashed cataclysmic destruction, the Timekeeper locked down the city and sent his Commanders to deal with the fallout firsthand. Now, the Timekeeper watches over Kairos from the safety of his tower while his Commanders maintain his Order.

From humble beginnings, you’ll need to travel across Kairos and ignite the revolution against the Timekeeper. People all across Kairos have begun to rise up, and this powderkeg is set to explode. Enter Claptrap, self-proclaimed mastermind behind the Crimson Resistance, who’s set on making the Vault Hunters his newest recruits.

Are you excited by the footage of the story trailer? Do you think the Timekeeper will be able to rival Handsome Jack as the series’ top villain? Let us know in the comments below.