The Borderlands franchise has grown to be one of the most beloved looter shooters in gaming, and the recent confirmation of Borderlands 4 being in development is some exciting news. Although much of Borderlands 4 is still a mystery, the long-awaited next chapter in the series also sets the stage for the sequel of a recent spin-off.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was released back in 2022, and it was a unique new direction for the franchise. Blending first-person shooting mechanics with a fantasy RPG world offered an exciting take on Borderlands. Despite there being no official news of a Wonderlands sequel, Borderlands 4 will likely pave the path. Wonderlands can bring some chaotic fun, and if Borderlands 4 reignites excitement in the long-running franchise, then a sequel to this spin-off would be inevitable.
Borderlands 3 and Wonderlands Could Offer a Glimpse Into the Future
There may be official confirmation that Borderlands 4 is in active development, but there is still no clue about when the game is planned to be released. However, when looking back at the window of time between Borderlands 3 and Wonderlands, it may be possible to gain some insight into a possible Wonderlands 2 release timeline.
Time Between Borderlands 3 and Wonderlands
When Borderlands 4 finally releases, it could quickly set up some serious hype for more games. Between the announcement of Borderlands 4 being actively worked on, to the upcoming Borderlands movie, there seems to be a resurgence of excitement happening for the franchise. It's now been five years since Borderlands 3 was released back in 2019, and Wonderlands followed three years later in 2022. If Borderlands 4 proves to be a huge success, then it would make sense to assume that a Wonderlands sequel could follow the same timeline.
Despite no official confirmation from developer Gearbox, there have already been leaks suggesting that Wonderlands is getting a follow-up sometime in the future. Whether Borderlands 4 releases this year or a few years down the road, it could be safe to predict that a sequel to Wonderlands may be released three years later.
Since the game is a spin-off, it would be jarring to put two spin-off releases back-to-back before Borderlands 4 was even out, so releasing Wonderlands 2 after the fact would be the best move. This also gives Borderlands 4 the chance to breathe and grow as a game, since it feels like it's been so long since Borderlands 3.
Big Plans For the Borderlands Franchise
There may have yet to be any official word from Gearbox about a planned release date for Borderlands 4, but it's been made quite clear that the franchise has some big ambitions. As the arrival of the Borderlands movie draws closer, the film's launch could ring in a new era for the series.
With the movie introducing Borderlands to new audiences, the movie could also rekindle the excitement of many gamers. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was a divisive game for some longtime Borderlands fans, but the sequel could right the wrongs of the first game if Gearbox plans to grow the franchise even further.
The combination of the Borderlands movie and Borderlands 4 being in the pipeline could inspire Gearbox to continue to diversify the franchise, which would make Wonderlands 2 a perfect follow-up to Borderlands 4. There are many questions ahead of Borderlands 4, but the one thing that remains certain is that it will be exciting to see how the game reignites interest in the franchise and its spin-offs.
