Q: What is New Tales from the Borderlands?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands is a choice-based narrative adventure where you control the fate of three lovable losers trying to get through a bad day. It features an all-new cast of characters, bringing to life a heartwarming tale full of classic Borderlands humor. Your choices impact how your story unfolds, with the potential to change the universe forever. This Mayhem-fueled adventure is broken up into five parts, which are all available as one package at launch. Once you complete the game, you can replay everything all over again to try out different choices, or replay individual chapters as desired.
Q: Where is New Tales from the Borderlands set and when does it take place?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands takes place on the war-torn planet of Promethea approximately one year after the events of Borderlands 3.
Q: Is New Tales from the Borderlands a direct sequel to any Borderlands games?
A: The team set out to create New Tales from the Borderlands with a fresh perspective, and while there are familiar elements and characters present, this game is intentionally not a sequel to the first Tales from the Borderlands game.
Q: Who is developing New Tales from the Borderlands?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands is being developed by Gearbox Software, led by the team out of Gearbox Studio Québec.
Q: Which platforms is New Tales from the Borderlands available on?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands is available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Q: What languages are available for New Tales from the Borderlands?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands has full voice and text localization for English and French, and offers text localization for Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Q: Are there multiple editions of New Tales from the Borderlands?
A: New Tales from the Borderlands is available as a Standard Edition (Digital Only) that includes the full game, and as a Deluxe Edition (Digital + Physical) which includes the full game and the original Tales from the Borderlands full game.
Q: What are Vaultlanders?
A: Vaultlanders are in-game collectibles you can find hidden throughout the environments in New Tales from the Borderlands. They are the basis for the epic Vaultlander minigame where you battle to the DEATH (with small plastic figures). Throughout the story, there are surprise encounters where you’ll need to engage in plastic figurine warfare, attacking and dodging the enemy figurine via Quick Time Events. These battles are for keeps, as the victor takes the loser’s Vaultlander for their collection! As you play, you can acquire more and more Vaultlanders.
Q: Does New Tales from the Borderlands feature any multiplayer modes?
A: No; New Tales from the Borderlands is a single-player game.
Q: If I buy New Tales from the Borderlands for a new-gen PlayStation® or Xbox console, will I also own it for last-gen consoles in the same console family, or vice versa?
A: This depends on the system you buy it for, as well as your choice of a digital or physical version. Please see the list below for complete details: PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 (Digital) - Includes both PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 digital versions of New Tales from the Borderlands. No cross-gen progression of save data. Both games are entitled to the same PlayStation® Network account. PlayStation®4 (Physical) - Includes the PlayStation®4 version of New Tales from the Borderlands and a digital upgrade to the PlayStation®5 version. PlayStation®4 disc for New Tales from the Borderlands and PlayStation®5 console with disc drive required to download and play PlayStation®5 version. Internet connection and PlayStation®Network account required. No cross-gen progression of save data. PlayStation®5 (Physical) – Includes the PlayStation®5 version of New Tales from the Borderlands. Xbox (Digital) – Includes both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S digital versions of New Tales from the Borderlands. No cross-gen progression of save data. Both games are entitled to the same Xbox Network account. Xbox (Physical) – Includes the Xbox One version of New Tales from the Borderlands and a digital upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version. New Tales from the Borderlands disc and Xbox Series X (with disc drive) required to download and play Xbox Series X|S version. Internet connection and Xbox Network account required. No cross-gen progression of save data.
Q: Does New Tales from the Borderlands have optimizations for new-gen consoles?
A: Yes! New Tales from the Borderlands is optimized for both PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Q: Does New Tales from the Borderlands feature cross-progression between console generations? What about cross-platform saves?
A: No; New Tales from the Borderlands does not include cross-progression between console generations or cross-platform saves.
Q: Will New Tales from the Borderlands have any post-launch content?
A: We're focused on creating an incredible, self-contained narrative experience. As such, there are no plans for post-launch content.
Q: How do I get my copy of Tales from the Borderlands from the Deluxe Edition?
A: Digital orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition) on Xbox, PlayStation and PC: a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be automatically entitled at time of pre-order or purchase. Digital orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition) on Nintendo Switch: a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be automatically entitled at launch. Physical orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition): a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be delivered via code in box. Terms apply. Tales from the Borderlands will be delivered for the same platform format and to the platform account associated with the pre-order or purchase.
