«Vex the siren is a powerful mermaid that can strengthen itself or manifest lethal spectra to fight by his side, while Rafa the exo-solid stands out as an ancient member of the Tediore troop that carries an experimental exotraje capable of structuring an arsenal of arms,» explains Gearbox Software. Each Buscácáras offers a different game style, which according to the development team is enhanced by the «more advanced skill tree system seen to date in a Borderlands game».
The action of Borderlands 4 takes place in Kairos, a planet controlled by Timekeeper, a character that for thousands of years has kept it hidden while controlling its inhabitants through cyber implants called Bolts and an army of synthetic soldiers known as the order. The world is divided into four regions with their respective factions that seek to free themselves from Timekeeper tyranny, so the players will meet allies that will join the cause. During the stay for Kairos, all kinds of characters will also be found, including some known.
What can be seen in the gameplay Borderlands 4 is to Vex and Rafa assaulting a secret installation in Terminus Range, a mountainous and icy region. The footage makes it clear that the game continues to stand out for offering a generous arsenal that this time has weapons of eight new and acquaintances, each with their own strengths. There is also a system of pieces that allows combining the behaviors and skills of several manufacturers in a single weapon, as well as an artillery slot that shared grenades and past weapons and that is recharged after a reuse time.