New Tales from the Borderlands

Gearbox Software

Rank: #2 / 11
Released: 2022
Studio: Gearbox Software
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

New Tales from the Borderlands is a single-player, narrative-driven adventure from Gearbox Software, published by 2K. Set in Promethea, it follows Anu, Octavio, and Fran during a planetary invasion and a difficult period in their lives. The story is divided into five chapters, and players' decisions shape how it ends. Its cast includes returning and new characters, among them an assassin bot with comedic ambitions and a bandit described as less murderous than usual. The game is listed as an adventure and supports Steam achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows and has a Steam age rating of 17. The description places the characters in conflict with corporate exploitation and greed as they face threats including armed enemies and a vault monster.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player, choice-driven adventure with a five-chapter story. Its age rating of 17 is useful context for players and families considering it.

What is good

Player decisions shape the story's ending.
Follows three named protagonists.
Story spans five chapters.
Full controller support is listed.

What to know first

Listed as single-player only.
Steam age rating is 17.
Listed platform is Windows.

Verdict

New Tales from the Borderlands is a choice-driven adventure centered on Anu, Octavio, and Fran. It is listed for Windows as a single-player game with controller support.