{"id":127499,"date":"2022-08-23T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=185980"},"modified":"2022-08-23T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T19:00:00","slug":"new-tales-from-the-borderlands-launching-october-21-for-xbox-one-and-xbox-series-xs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/23\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-launching-october-21-for-xbox-one-and-xbox-series-xs\/","title":{"rendered":"New Tales From the Borderlands Launching October 21 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TFTBL_Xbox_Wire_Hero-ab867bee886ccf082bae.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>So, you want to hear a story, eh? Say hello to <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-pre-order-bundle\/9ncs3kq38p0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Tales From the Borderlands<\/a><\/em><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<li>This standalone, choice-based interactive narrative adventure is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 21, 2022<\/li>\n<li>Pre-order the digital Standard Edition or digital Deluxe Edition today on the Xbox Store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, you want to hear a story, eh? Say hello to<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-pre-order-bundle\/9ncs3kq38p0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Tales From the Borderlands<\/a><\/em><\/strong>! This standalone, choice-based interactive narrative adventure is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 21, 2022.Pre-order <em>New Tales From the Borderlands<\/em> today on the Xbox Store now and get the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-adventure-capital-pack\/9n5chgz209x6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adventure Capital Pack<\/a><\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-adventure-capital-pack\/9n5chgz209x6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">details here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Earlier today, Gearbox Entertainment Founder Randy Pitchford joined host Geoff Keighley during gamescom Opening Night Live to debut the <em>New Tales From the Borderlands<\/em> announcement trailer.<\/p>\n<p>This raucous adventure takes place within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, where you\u2019ll control Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the worst day of their lives. Help these three lovable losers as they endeavor to change the world (and maybe even save it)!<\/p>\n<p>Face down a planetary invasion, vicious vault monster, and cold-hearted capitalists in this cinematic thrill ride where what happens next is up to you! Meet a motley cast full of misfits, assassin bots, and talking guns in this race to the top!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to fight back against exploitation and corporate greed. It\u2019s time to Make Mayhem Your Business!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TFTBL_Xbox_Wire_Inline_1-1ff8cdcd46e82dc16374.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"New Tales From the Borderlands Inline Asset\" class=\"wp-image-185982\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<h2><strong>An Extraordinary Cinematic Adventure<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<p><em>New Tales From the Borderlands<\/em> features three playable characters: altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, \u201cstreetwise\u201d brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, you\u2019ll claw and con your way through this thrilling journey full of gun-toting goons, otherworldly beasts, and delicious tacos.<\/p>\n<p>Along with their unique perspectives, each protagonist has their own gadget to help during exploration and intense situations alike. Anu can scan objects using her high-tech glasses, Octavio can pull up people\u2019s social media info and hack certain devices with his wrist-mounted ECHOdex, and Fran can punch her way through problems or freeze them solid using the built-in accessories of her hoverchair.<\/p>\n<p>The decisions you make determine how your story ends in unexpected ways. Whether it\u2019s Anu\u2019s vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio\u2019s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran\u2019s frosty plot for revenge, their success or failure depends on you.<\/p>\n<p>The story takes place within a year after the events of <em>Borderlands 3<\/em>, with familiar faces and locales that fans will recognize \u2014 but you don\u2019t need to have played any previous Borderlands game to enjoy this self-contained story.<\/p>\n<p>This five-part adventure is delivered all at once, so you can play it at your own pace when the game launches on October 21.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/TFTBL_Xbox_Wire_Inline_2-85bc551d7e78f7fd411d.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"New Tales From the Borderlands Inline Asset\" class=\"wp-image-185983\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<h2><strong>Digital Pre-order Bonuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<p>There are two editions of <em>New Tales from the Borderlands<\/em>, both of which are available for pre-order now. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-pre-order-bundle\/9ncs3kq38p0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The digital Standard Edition <\/a>includes the full game, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-deluxe-edition-pre-order-bundle\/9p47jnwj6w93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital Deluxe Edition<\/a> includes the full game plus the original <em>Tales from the Borderlands<\/em> so you can experience the previous narrative adventure set in the Borderlands universe!<\/p>\n<p>When you pre-order <em>New Tales From the Borderlands <\/em>on the Xbox Store, you\u2019ll get access to the Adventure Capital Pack, featuring cosmetics for Anu, Octavio, and Fran, 10,000 in-game currency, and an in-game FL4K Vaultlander collectible. The in-game currency can be used to purchase additional cosmetics so you can customize each protagonist\u2019s look, whereas the FL4K Vaultlander will build out your in-game collection for epic plasticine combat.<\/p>\n<p>Vaultlanders is a minigame where you battle to the death (with small plastic figures). Throughout the story, there are surprise encounters where you\u2019ll need to engage in plastic figurine warfare, attacking and dodging the enemy figurine via quick time events (QTEs). These battles are for keeps, as the victor takes the loser\u2019s Vaultlander for their collection! As you play, you can acquire more Vaultlanders through glorious combat and by finding them hidden throughout the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out the<a href=\"http:\/\/newtalesborderlands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>New Tales from the Borderlands<\/em> official site<\/strong><\/a> for more info and updates, as well as the<a href=\"http:\/\/newtalesborderlands.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong><em>New Tales from the Borderlands<\/em> FAQ page<\/strong><\/a>. We can\u2019t wait for you to experience the unexpected twists, heartwarming emotion, and classic Borderlands humor of <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/new-tales-from-the-borderlands-pre-order-bundle\/9ncs3kq38p0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Tales From the Borderlands<\/a><\/strong><\/em> when it launches on October 21!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1661281362374\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9ncs3kq38p0c\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9ncs3kq38p0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.42197.13562218690128552.11c9253a-d36b-404c-abe1-4c041c4118cb.6129e0ba-c24b-454f-982e-ac872172f8bd?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"New Tales from the Borderlands: Pre-Order Bundle\" class=\"skip-lazy\"> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>New Tales from the Borderlands: Pre-Order Bundle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>2K<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Includes both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S digital versions of New Tales from the Borderlands**. Pre-order to get the Adventure Capital Pack, featuring cosmetics for Anu, Octavio, and Fran, 10,000 in-game virtual currency and an in-game FL4K Vaultlander collectible! Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, you&#8217;ll control Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the worst day of their lives. Help these three lovable losers as they endeavor to change the world (and maybe even save it)! It&#8217;s time to fight back against exploitation and corporate greed. It&#8217;s time to make Mayhem your business. THE UNDERDOG STORY OF THREE LOVABLE NOBODIES<br \/>\nDecide the fates of altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, &#8220;&#8221;streetwise&#8221;&#8221; brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, you&#8217;ll claw and con your way through this thrilling five-part story full of gun-toting goons, otherworldly beasts, and delicious tacos. AN EXTRAORDINARY CINEMATIC ADVENTURE<br \/>\nThe Borderlands aren&#8217;t just home to Vault Hunters, psychos, and weapons-corp CEOs\u2014they&#8217;re full of downtrodden, intrepid civilians just trying to get by. With a host of returning and fresh faces, including an assassin bot with comedic aspirations and a less-murderous-than-usual bandit, this unforgettable tale is sure to delight fans new and old. YOUR CHOICES SHAPE THE OUTCOME<br \/>\nThe decisions you make determine how your story ends. Whether it&#8217;s Anu&#8217;s vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio&#8217;s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran&#8217;s frosty plot for revenge\u2014their success or failure depends on you. ** Both games are entitled to the same Xbox Network account. No cross-gen progression of save data.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"msp1661281367206\" class>\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9p47jnwj6w93\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p47jnwj6w93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.30482.14593962835679498.5457d45c-f6d9-4e6c-96c7-8ba9f3756f08.df01695d-ab52-4c55-bee4-ce0f9b77c5d6?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"New Tales from the Borderlands: Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bundle\" class=\"skip-lazy\"> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xbllogo_black.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>New Tales from the Borderlands: Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bundle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>2K<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Includes both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S digital versions of New Tales from the Borderlands**. Pre-order to get the Adventure Capital Pack, featuring cosmetics for Anu, Octavio, and Fran, 10,000 in-game currency and an in-game FL4K Vaultlander collectible! Control your corner of the universe with New Tales from the Borderlands \u2013 Deluxe Edition!<br \/>\nThis Edition includes:<br \/>\n\u2013 Both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S digital versions of New Tales from the Borderlands.<br \/>\n\u2013 Tales from the Borderlands Full Game: Play as Rhys and Fiona in this hilarious, heart-wrenching story set on the desert world of Pandora Take a stand against ruthless corporate overlords in this narrative-driven adventure! Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, you&#8217;ll control Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the worst day of their lives. Help these three lovable losers as they endeavor to change the world (and maybe even save it)! Face down a planetary invasion, vicious vault monster, and cold-hearted capitalist in this cinematic thrill ride where what happens next is up to you! Meet a motley cast full of misfits, assassin bots, and talking guns in this race to the top! It&#8217;s time to fight back against exploitation and corporate greed. It&#8217;s time to make Mayhem your business. THE UNDERDOG STORY OF THREE LOVABLE NOBODIES<br \/>\nDecide the fates of altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, &#8220;streetwise&#8221; brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, you&#8217;ll claw and con your way through this thrilling five-part story full of gun-toting goons, otherworldly beasts, and delicious tacos. AN EXTRAORDINARY CINEMATIC ADVENTURE<br \/>\nThe Borderlands aren&#8217;t just home to Vault Hunters, psychos, and weapons-corp CEOs\u2014they&#8217;re full of downtrodden, intrepid civilians just trying to get by. With a host of returning and fresh faces, including an assassin bot with comedic aspirations and a less-murderous-than-usual bandit, this unforgettable tale is sure to delight fans new and old. YOUR CHOICES SHAPE THE OUTCOME<br \/>\nThe decisions you make determine how your story ends. Whether it&#8217;s Anu&#8217;s vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio&#8217;s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran&#8217;s frosty plot for revenge\u2014their success or failure depends on you. ** Both games are entitled to the same Xbox Network account. No cross-gen progression of save data.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary So, you want to hear a story, eh? Say hello to New Tales From the Borderlands! This standalone, choice-based interactive narrative adventure is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 21, 2022 Pre-order the digital Standard Edition or digital Deluxe Edition today on the Xbox Store. 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